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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.70, 1,868.49 and 812.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.70, 1,868.49 and 812.70 is: 1,219.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.70 : 1,868.49 = 812.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.70/1,868.49 = 812.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.70x = 1,868.49 × 812.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.70x = 1,518,521.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,521.82/1,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.99

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