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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.60, 1,727.58 and 809.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.60, 1,727.58 and 809.49 is: 1,117.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.60 : 1,727.58 = 809.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.60/1,727.58 = 809.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.60x = 1,727.58 × 809.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.60x = 1,398,458.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,458.73/1,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.34

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