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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.66, 1,730.52 and 757.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.66, 1,730.52 and 757.08 is: 1,044.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.66 : 1,730.52 = 757.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.66/1,730.52 = 757.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.66x = 1,730.52 × 757.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.66x = 1,310,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,142.08/1,254.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.22

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