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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.32, 1,872.72 and 810.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.32, 1,872.72 and 810.85 is: 1,215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.32 : 1,872.72 = 810.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.32/1,872.72 = 810.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.32x = 1,872.72 × 810.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.32x = 1,518,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,490.96/1,249.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.45

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