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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.98, 1,727.70 and 810.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.98, 1,727.70 and 810.30 is: 1,117.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.98 : 1,727.70 = 810.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.98/1,727.70 = 810.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.98x = 1,727.70 × 810.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.98x = 1,399,955.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,955.31/1,252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.30

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