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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.26, 1,730.65 and 757.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.26, 1,730.65 and 757.03 is: 1,044.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.26 : 1,730.65 = 757.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.26/1,730.65 = 757.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.26x = 1,730.65 × 757.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.26x = 1,310,153.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,153.97/1,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.56

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