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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.10, 1,730.67 and 756.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.10, 1,730.67 and 756.61 is: 1,044.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.10 : 1,730.67 = 756.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.10/1,730.67 = 756.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.10x = 1,730.67 × 756.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.10x = 1,309,442.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,442.23/1,254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.13

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