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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.08, 1,731.34 and 756.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.08, 1,731.34 and 756.92 is: 1,044.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.08 : 1,731.34 = 756.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.08/1,731.34 = 756.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.08x = 1,731.34 × 756.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.08x = 1,310,485.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,485.87/1,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.98

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