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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.52, 1,745.81 and 816.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.52, 1,745.81 and 816.54 is: 1,127.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.52 : 1,745.81 = 816.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.52/1,745.81 = 816.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.52x = 1,745.81 × 816.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.52x = 1,425,519.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,519.61/1,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.33

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