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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.75, 1,870.95 and 810.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.75, 1,870.95 and 810.44 is: 1,214.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.75 : 1,870.95 = 810.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.75/1,870.95 = 810.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.75x = 1,870.95 × 810.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.75x = 1,516,300.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,300.43/1,248.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.25

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