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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.19, 1,210.14 and 808.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.19, 1,210.14 and 808.95 is: 1,205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.19 : 1,210.14 = 808.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.19/1,210.14 = 808.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.19x = 1,210.14 × 808.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.19x = 978,942.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,942.75/812.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.31

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