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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810, 1,212.48 and 784.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810, 1,212.48 and 784.08 is: 1,173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810 : 1,212.48 = 784.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810/1,212.48 = 784.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810x = 1,212.48 × 784.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810x = 950,681.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,681.32/810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.68

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