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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.97, 2,096.99 and 812.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.97, 2,096.99 and 812.63 is: 1,219.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.97 : 2,096.99 = 812.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.97/2,096.99 = 812.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.97x = 2,096.99 × 812.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.97x = 1,704,076.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,076.98/1,396.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.84

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