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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.48, 1,726.11 and 809.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.48, 1,726.11 and 809.04 is: 1,115.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.48 : 1,726.11 = 809.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.48/1,726.11 = 809.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.48x = 1,726.11 × 809.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.48x = 1,396,492.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,492.03/1,251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.87

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