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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.60, 1,214.10 and 792.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.60, 1,214.10 and 792.60 is: 1,187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.60 : 1,214.10 = 792.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.60/1,214.10 = 792.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.60x = 1,214.10 × 792.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.60x = 962,295.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,295.66/810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.14

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