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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.55, 1,210.11 and 807.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.55, 1,210.11 and 807.87 is: 1,203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.55 : 1,210.11 = 807.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.55/1,210.11 = 807.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.55x = 1,210.11 × 807.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.55x = 977,611.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,611.57/812.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.14

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