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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.49, 1,731.48 and 757.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.49, 1,731.48 and 757.45 is: 1,045.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.49 : 1,731.48 = 757.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.49/1,731.48 = 757.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.49x = 1,731.48 × 757.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.49x = 1,311,508.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,508.85/1,254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.45

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