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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.52, 1,866.78 and 812.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.52, 1,866.78 and 812.52 is: 1,218.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.52 : 1,866.78 = 812.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.52/1,866.78 = 812.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.52x = 1,866.78 × 812.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.52x = 1,516,796.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,796.09/1,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.78

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