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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.68, 1,742.82 and 815.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.68, 1,742.82 and 815.62 is: 1,124.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.68 : 1,742.82 = 815.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.68/1,742.82 = 815.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.68x = 1,742.82 × 815.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.68x = 1,421,478.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,478.85/1,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.87

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