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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.65, 1,260.51 and 812.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.65, 1,260.51 and 812.45 is: 1,216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.65 : 1,260.51 = 812.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.65/1,260.51 = 812.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.65x = 1,260.51 × 812.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.65x = 1,024,104.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,104.50/841.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.79

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