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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.07, 1,729.69 and 1,055.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.07, 1,729.69 and 1,055.96 is: 1,456.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.07 : 1,729.69 = 1,055.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.07/1,729.69 = 1,055.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.07x = 1,729.69 × 1,055.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.07x = 1,826,483.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,483.52/1,254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.44

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