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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.85, 1,730.69 and 811.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.85, 1,730.69 and 811.78 is: 1,120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.85 : 1,730.69 = 811.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.85/1,730.69 = 811.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.85x = 1,730.69 × 811.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.85x = 1,404,939.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,939.53/1,253.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.50

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