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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.10, 1,731.03 and 811.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.10, 1,731.03 and 811.99 is: 1,120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.10 : 1,731.03 = 811.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.10/1,731.03 = 811.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.10x = 1,731.03 × 811.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.10x = 1,405,579.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,579.05/1,254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.79

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