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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.54, 1,730.94 and 757.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.54, 1,730.94 and 757.46 is: 1,045.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.54 : 1,730.94 = 757.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.54/1,730.94 = 757.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.54x = 1,730.94 × 757.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.54x = 1,311,117.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,117.81/1,254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.10

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