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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.16, 1,729.58 and 935.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.16, 1,729.58 and 935.10 is: 1,290.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.16 : 1,729.58 = 935.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.16/1,729.58 = 935.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.16x = 1,729.58 × 935.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.16x = 1,617,325.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,325.58/1,253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.60

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