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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.52, 1,816.52 and 812.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.52, 1,816.52 and 812.21 is: 1,120.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.52 : 1,816.52 = 812.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.52/1,816.52 = 812.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.52x = 1,816.52 × 812.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.52x = 1,475,382.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,382.57/1,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.67

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