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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.81, 2,097.59 and 812.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.81, 2,097.59 and 812.45 is: 1,219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.81 : 2,097.59 = 812.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.81/2,097.59 = 812.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.81x = 2,097.59 × 812.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.81x = 1,704,172.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,172.45/1,397.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.18

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