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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.51, 1,731.20 and 756.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.51, 1,731.20 and 756.90 is: 1,044.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.51 : 1,731.20 = 756.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.51/1,731.20 = 756.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.51x = 1,731.20 × 756.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.51x = 1,310,341.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,341.50/1,254.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.50

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