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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.72, 1,731.42 and 730.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.72, 1,731.42 and 730.68 is: 1,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.72 : 1,731.42 = 730.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.72/1,731.42 = 730.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.72x = 1,731.42 × 730.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.72x = 1,265,113.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,113.97/1,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.28

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