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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.03, 1,700.49 and 812.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.03, 1,700.49 and 812.46 is: 1,121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.03 : 1,700.49 = 812.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.03/1,700.49 = 812.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.03x = 1,700.49 × 812.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.03x = 1,381,576.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,576.96/1,232.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.38

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