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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.13, 1,730.72 and 730.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.13, 1,730.72 and 730.19 is: 1,007.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.13 : 1,730.72 = 730.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.13/1,730.72 = 730.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.13x = 1,730.72 × 730.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.13x = 1,263,754.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,754.44/1,254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.67

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