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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.66, 1,731.31 and 782.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.66, 1,731.31 and 782.61 is: 1,079.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.66 : 1,731.31 = 782.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.66/1,731.31 = 782.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.66x = 1,731.31 × 782.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.66x = 1,354,940.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,940.52/1,254.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.93

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