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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.52, 1,121.40 and 592.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.52, 1,121.40 and 592.47 is: 817.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.52 : 1,121.40 = 592.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.52/1,121.40 = 592.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.52x = 1,121.40 × 592.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.52x = 664,395.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,395.86/812.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.70

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