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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.50, 1,702.30 and 817.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.50, 1,702.30 and 817.78 is: 1,129.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.50 : 1,702.30 = 817.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.50/1,702.30 = 817.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.50x = 1,702.30 × 817.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.50x = 1,392,106.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,106.89/1,232.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.50

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