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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.96, 1,726.56 and 810.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.96, 1,726.56 and 810.24 is: 1,117.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.96 : 1,726.56 = 810.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.96/1,726.56 = 810.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.96x = 1,726.56 × 810.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.96x = 1,398,927.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,927.97/1,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.39

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