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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.55, 1,875.35 and 814.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.55, 1,875.35 and 814.30 is: 1,219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.55 : 1,875.35 = 814.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.55/1,875.35 = 814.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.55x = 1,875.35 × 814.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.55x = 1,527,105.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,105.40/1,252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.20

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