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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.51, 1,773.30 and 812.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.51, 1,773.30 and 812.54 is: 1,120.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.51 : 1,773.30 = 812.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.51/1,773.30 = 812.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.51x = 1,773.30 × 812.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.51x = 1,440,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,871.36/1,285.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.86

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