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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.28, 1,731.32 and 811.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.28, 1,731.32 and 811.84 is: 1,120.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.28 : 1,731.32 = 811.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.28/1,731.32 = 811.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.28x = 1,731.32 × 811.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.28x = 1,405,554.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,554.83/1,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.61

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