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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.14, 1,771.73 and 812.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.14, 1,771.73 and 812.80 is: 1,120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.14 : 1,771.73 = 812.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.14/1,771.73 = 812.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.14x = 1,771.73 × 812.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.14x = 1,440,062.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,062.14/1,285.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.55

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