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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.74, 1,730.66 and 1,018.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.74, 1,730.66 and 1,018.69 is: 1,405.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.74 : 1,730.66 = 1,018.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.74/1,730.66 = 1,018.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.74x = 1,730.66 × 1,018.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.74x = 1,762,996.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,996.62/1,254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.07

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