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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.52, 1,129.23 and 803.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.52, 1,129.23 and 803.88 is: 1,117.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.52 : 1,129.23 = 803.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.52/1,129.23 = 803.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.52x = 1,129.23 × 803.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.52x = 907,765.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,765.41/812.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.22

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