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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.26, 1,739.03 and 819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.26, 1,739.03 and 819 is: 1,129.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.26 : 1,739.03 = 819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.26/1,739.03 = 819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.26x = 1,739.03 × 819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.26x = 1,424,263.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,263.52/1,261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.24

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