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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.07, 1,214.76 and 675.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.07, 1,214.76 and 675.30 is: 1,010.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.07 : 1,214.76 = 675.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.07/1,214.76 = 675.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.07x = 1,214.76 × 675.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.07x = 820,327.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,327.43/812.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.17

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