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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.44, 2,095.48 and 812.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.44, 2,095.48 and 812.64 is: 1,218.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.44 : 2,095.48 = 812.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.44/2,095.48 = 812.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.44x = 2,095.48 × 812.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.44x = 1,702,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,876.72/1,397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.57

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