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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.96, 1,730.70 and 813.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.96, 1,730.70 and 813.24 is: 1,121.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.96 : 1,730.70 = 813.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.96/1,730.70 = 813.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.96x = 1,730.70 × 813.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.96x = 1,407,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,474.47/1,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.53

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