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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.30, 1,140.10 and 812.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.30, 1,140.10 and 812.30 is: 1,140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.30 : 1,140.10 = 812.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.30/1,140.10 = 812.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.30x = 1,140.10 × 812.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.30x = 926,103.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,103.23/812.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.10

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