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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.97, 1,730.02 and 812.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.97, 1,730.02 and 812.12 is: 1,120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.97 : 1,730.02 = 812.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.97/1,730.02 = 812.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.97x = 1,730.02 × 812.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.97x = 1,404,973.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,973.80/1,253.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.42

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