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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.17, 1,920.76 and 812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.17, 1,920.76 and 812.20 is: 1,216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.17 : 1,920.76 = 812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.17/1,920.76 = 812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.17x = 1,920.76 × 812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.17x = 1,560,041.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,041.64/1,282.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.72

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