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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.10, 1,729.65 and 810.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.10, 1,729.65 and 810.99 is: 1,119.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.10 : 1,729.65 = 810.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.10/1,729.65 = 810.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.10x = 1,729.65 × 810.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.10x = 1,402,728.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,728.85/1,253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.41

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