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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.70, 1,373.46 and 812.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.70, 1,373.46 and 812.02 is: 1,217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.70 : 1,373.46 = 812.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.70/1,373.46 = 812.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.70x = 1,373.46 × 812.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.70x = 1,115,276.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,276.99/915.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.95

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