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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.60, 1,728.96 and 810.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.60, 1,728.96 and 810.49 is: 1,118.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.60 : 1,728.96 = 810.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.60/1,728.96 = 810.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.60x = 1,728.96 × 810.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.60x = 1,401,304.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,304.79/1,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.72

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