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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.38, 1,731.06 and 756.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.38, 1,731.06 and 756.93 is: 1,044.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.38 : 1,731.06 = 756.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.38/1,731.06 = 756.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.38x = 1,731.06 × 756.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.38x = 1,310,287.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,287.46/1,254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.57

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