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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.91, 1,727.59 and 810.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.91, 1,727.59 and 810.06 is: 1,117.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.91 : 1,727.59 = 810.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.91/1,727.59 = 810.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.91x = 1,727.59 × 810.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.91x = 1,399,442.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,442.92/1,251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.85

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