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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.32, 1,730.78 and 756.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.32, 1,730.78 and 756.82 is: 1,044.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.32 : 1,730.78 = 756.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.32/1,730.78 = 756.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.32x = 1,730.78 × 756.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.32x = 1,309,888.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,888.92/1,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.30

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