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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.22, 1,730.54 and 940.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.22, 1,730.54 and 940.54 is: 1,297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.22 : 1,730.54 = 940.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.22/1,730.54 = 940.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.22x = 1,730.54 × 940.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.22x = 1,627,642.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,642.09/1,254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.73

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