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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.61, 1,730.83 and 756.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.61, 1,730.83 and 756.97 is: 1,044.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.61 : 1,730.83 = 756.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.61/1,730.83 = 756.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.61x = 1,730.83 × 756.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.61x = 1,310,186.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,186.39/1,254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.30

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