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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.36, 1,874.59 and 817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.36, 1,874.59 and 817.20 is: 1,224.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.36 : 1,874.59 = 817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.36/1,874.59 = 817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.36x = 1,874.59 × 817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.36x = 1,531,914.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,914.95/1,251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.20

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