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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.44, 1,730.71 and 730.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.44, 1,730.71 and 730.37 is: 1,007.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.44 : 1,730.71 = 730.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.44/1,730.71 = 730.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.44x = 1,730.71 × 730.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.44x = 1,264,058.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,058.66/1,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.67

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