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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.62, 2,095.78 and 812.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.62, 2,095.78 and 812.81 is: 1,218.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.62 : 2,095.78 = 812.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.62/2,095.78 = 812.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.62x = 2,095.78 × 812.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.62x = 1,703,470.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,470.94/1,397.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.84

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