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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.54, 1,731.62 and 757.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.54, 1,731.62 and 757.09 is: 1,045.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.54 : 1,731.62 = 757.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.54/1,731.62 = 757.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.54x = 1,731.62 × 757.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.54x = 1,311,001.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,001.99/1,254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.01

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