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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.90, 1,731.15 and 813.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.90, 1,731.15 and 813.18 is: 1,121.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.90 : 1,731.15 = 813.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.90/1,731.15 = 813.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.90x = 1,731.15 × 813.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.90x = 1,407,736.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,736.56/1,254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.79

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