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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.55, 1,120.52 and 745.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.55, 1,120.52 and 745.10 is: 1,027.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.55 : 1,120.52 = 745.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.55/1,120.52 = 745.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.55x = 1,120.52 × 745.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.55x = 834,893.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,893.85/812.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.50

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