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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.15, 1,730.90 and 1,044.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.15, 1,730.90 and 1,044.02 is: 1,440.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.15 : 1,730.90 = 1,044.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.15/1,730.90 = 1,044.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.15x = 1,730.90 × 1,044.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.15x = 1,807,101.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,101.16/1,254.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.90

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