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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.82, 1,742.94 and 821.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.82, 1,742.94 and 821.10 is: 1,133.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.82 : 1,742.94 = 821.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.82/1,742.94 = 821.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.82x = 1,742.94 × 821.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.82x = 1,431,128.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,128.03/1,262.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.28

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