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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.97, 1,730.78 and 730.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.97, 1,730.78 and 730.30 is: 1,007.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.97 : 1,730.78 = 730.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.97/1,730.78 = 730.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.97x = 1,730.78 × 730.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.97x = 1,263,988.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,988.63/1,253.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.99

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