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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.70, 1,232.55 and 912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.70, 1,232.55 and 912.70 is: 1,232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.70 : 1,232.55 = 912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.70/1,232.55 = 912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.70x = 1,232.55 × 912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.70x = 1,124,948.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,948.39/912.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.55

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