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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.36, 1,730.88 and 811.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.36, 1,730.88 and 811.44 is: 1,119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.36 : 1,730.88 = 811.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.36/1,730.88 = 811.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.36x = 1,730.88 × 811.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.36x = 1,404,505.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,505.27/1,254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.70

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