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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.60, 1,730.34 and 811.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.60, 1,730.34 and 811.53 is: 1,120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.60 : 1,730.34 = 811.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.60/1,730.34 = 811.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.60x = 1,730.34 × 811.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.60x = 1,404,222.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,222.82/1,253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.15

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