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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.38, 1,730.85 and 730.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.38, 1,730.85 and 730.31 is: 1,007.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.38 : 1,730.85 = 730.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.38/1,730.85 = 730.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.38x = 1,730.85 × 730.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.38x = 1,264,057.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,057.06/1,254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.71

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