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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.68, 1,162.95 and 812.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.68, 1,162.95 and 812.11 is: 1,122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.68 : 1,162.95 = 812.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.68/1,162.95 = 812.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.68x = 1,162.95 × 812.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.68x = 944,443.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,443.32/841.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.09

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