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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.68, 1,880.31 and 733.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.68, 1,880.31 and 733.58 is: 1,099.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.68 : 1,880.31 = 733.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.68/1,880.31 = 733.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.68x = 1,880.31 × 733.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.68x = 1,379,357.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,357.81/1,254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.37

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