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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.51, 1,735.67 and 810.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.51, 1,735.67 and 810.45 is: 1,117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.51 : 1,735.67 = 810.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.51/1,735.67 = 810.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.51x = 1,735.67 × 810.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.51x = 1,406,673.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,673.75/1,258.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.73

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