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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.43, 1,744.32 and 815.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.43, 1,744.32 and 815.69 is: 1,126.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.43 : 1,744.32 = 815.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.43/1,744.32 = 815.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.43x = 1,744.32 × 815.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.43x = 1,422,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,831.80/1,263.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.16

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