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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.98, 2,041.21 and 812.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.98, 2,041.21 and 812.24 is: 1,220.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.98 : 2,041.21 = 812.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.98/2,041.21 = 812.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.98x = 2,041.21 × 812.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.98x = 1,657,952.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,952.41/1,358.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.00

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