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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.63, 1,217.41 and 745.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.63, 1,217.41 and 745.51 is: 1,119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.63 : 1,217.41 = 745.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.63/1,217.41 = 745.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.63x = 1,217.41 × 745.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.63x = 907,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,595.84/810.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.62

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