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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.41, 1,730.08 and 811.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.41, 1,730.08 and 811.34 is: 1,119.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.41 : 1,730.08 = 811.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.41/1,730.08 = 811.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.41x = 1,730.08 × 811.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.41x = 1,403,686.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,686.82/1,253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.89

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