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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.06, 1,727.26 and 810.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.06, 1,727.26 and 810.10 is: 1,117.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.06 : 1,727.26 = 810.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.06/1,727.26 = 810.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.06x = 1,727.26 × 810.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.06x = 1,399,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,253.46/1,252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.56

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