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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.85, 1,877.31 and 815.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.85, 1,877.31 and 815.61 is: 1,221.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.85 : 1,877.31 = 815.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.85/1,877.31 = 815.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.85x = 1,877.31 × 815.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.85x = 1,531,152.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,152.81/1,253.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.16

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