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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.99, 1,729.93 and 812.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.99, 1,729.93 and 812.04 is: 1,120.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.99 : 1,729.93 = 812.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.99/1,729.93 = 812.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.99x = 1,729.93 × 812.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.99x = 1,404,772.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,772.36/1,253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.24

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