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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.45, 1,731.06 and 730.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.45, 1,731.06 and 730.38 is: 1,007.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.45 : 1,731.06 = 730.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.45/1,731.06 = 730.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.45x = 1,731.06 × 730.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.45x = 1,264,331.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,331.60/1,254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.88

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