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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.09, 1,730.46 and 788.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.09, 1,730.46 and 788.25 is: 1,087.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.09 : 1,730.46 = 788.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.09/1,730.46 = 788.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.09x = 1,730.46 × 788.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.09x = 1,364,035.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,035.10/1,254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.67

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