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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.10, 1,876.65 and 813.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.10, 1,876.65 and 813.70 is: 1,220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.10 : 1,876.65 = 813.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.10/1,876.65 = 813.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.10x = 1,876.65 × 813.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.10x = 1,527,030.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,030.11/1,251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.55

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