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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.34, 1,729.89 and 811.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.34, 1,729.89 and 811.35 is: 1,119.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.34 : 1,729.89 = 811.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.34/1,729.89 = 811.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.34x = 1,729.89 × 811.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.34x = 1,403,546.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,546.25/1,253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.84

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