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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.50, 1,731.20 and 723.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.50, 1,731.20 and 723.38 is: 998.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.50 : 1,731.20 = 723.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.50/1,731.20 = 723.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.50x = 1,731.20 × 723.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.50x = 1,252,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,304.99/1,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.25

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