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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.79, 1,733.41 and 1,088.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.79, 1,733.41 and 1,088.72 is: 1,503.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.79 : 1,733.41 = 1,088.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.79/1,733.41 = 1,088.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.79x = 1,733.41 × 1,088.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.79x = 1,887,192.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,192.26/1,254.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.99

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