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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.71, 1,727.61 and 810.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.71, 1,727.61 and 810.15 is: 1,117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.71 : 1,727.61 = 810.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.71/1,727.61 = 810.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.71x = 1,727.61 × 810.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.71x = 1,399,623.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,623.24/1,252.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.28

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