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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.55, 1,874.88 and 817.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.55, 1,874.88 and 817.39 is: 1,224.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.55 : 1,874.88 = 817.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.55/1,874.88 = 817.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.55x = 1,874.88 × 817.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.55x = 1,532,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,508.16/1,251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.49

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