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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.63, 1,740.47 and 812.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.63, 1,740.47 and 812.67 is: 1,122.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.63 : 1,740.47 = 812.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.63/1,740.47 = 812.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.63x = 1,740.47 × 812.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.63x = 1,414,427.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,427.75/1,260.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.00

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