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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.70, 1,738.10 and 810.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.70, 1,738.10 and 810.77 is: 1,118.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.70 : 1,738.10 = 810.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.70/1,738.10 = 810.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.70x = 1,738.10 × 810.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.70x = 1,409,186.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,186.59/1,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.67

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