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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.56, 1,731.39 and 730.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.56, 1,731.39 and 730.64 is: 1,008.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.56 : 1,731.39 = 730.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.56/1,731.39 = 730.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.56x = 1,731.39 × 730.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.56x = 1,265,022.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,022.79/1,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.34

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