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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.65, 1,730.25 and 756.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.65, 1,730.25 and 756.34 is: 1,043.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.65 : 1,730.25 = 756.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.65/1,730.25 = 756.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.65x = 1,730.25 × 756.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.65x = 1,308,657.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,657.29/1,253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.88

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