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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.48, 1,731.27 and 834.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.48, 1,731.27 and 834.12 is: 1,151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.48 : 1,731.27 = 834.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.48/1,731.27 = 834.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.48x = 1,731.27 × 834.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.48x = 1,444,086.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,086.93/1,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.14

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