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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.85, 1,773.66 and 812.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.85, 1,773.66 and 812.62 is: 1,121.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.85 : 1,773.66 = 812.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.85/1,773.66 = 812.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.85x = 1,773.66 × 812.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.85x = 1,441,311.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,311.59/1,284.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.77

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