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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.76, 1,942.74 and 810.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.76, 1,942.74 and 810.04 is: 1,213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.76 : 1,942.74 = 810.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.76/1,942.74 = 810.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.76x = 1,942.74 × 810.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.76x = 1,573,697.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,697.11/1,296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.56

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