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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.34, 1,740.08 and 812.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.34, 1,740.08 and 812.41 is: 1,121.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.34 : 1,740.08 = 812.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.34/1,740.08 = 812.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.34x = 1,740.08 × 812.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.34x = 1,413,658.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,658.39/1,260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.65

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