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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.59, 1,731.06 and 813.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.59, 1,731.06 and 813.33 is: 1,121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.59 : 1,731.06 = 813.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.59/1,731.06 = 813.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.59x = 1,731.06 × 813.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.59x = 1,407,923.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,923.03/1,255.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.32

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