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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.43, 1,731.32 and 757.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.43, 1,731.32 and 757.15 is: 1,044.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.43 : 1,731.32 = 757.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.43/1,731.32 = 757.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.43x = 1,731.32 × 757.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.43x = 1,310,863.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,863.66/1,254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.99

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