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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.96, 1,731.24 and 812.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.96, 1,731.24 and 812.52 is: 1,120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.96 : 1,731.24 = 812.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.96/1,731.24 = 812.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.96x = 1,731.24 × 812.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.96x = 1,406,667.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,667.12/1,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.89

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