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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.16, 1,730.68 and 812.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.16, 1,730.68 and 812.31 is: 1,120.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.16 : 1,730.68 = 812.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.16/1,730.68 = 812.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.16x = 1,730.68 × 812.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.16x = 1,405,848.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,848.67/1,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.95

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