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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.98, 1,729.08 and 811.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.98, 1,729.08 and 811.30 is: 1,118.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.98 : 1,729.08 = 811.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.98/1,729.08 = 811.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.98x = 1,729.08 × 811.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.98x = 1,402,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,802.60/1,253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.68

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