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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.80, 1,731.78 and 723.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.80, 1,731.78 and 723.68 is: 998.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.80 : 1,731.78 = 723.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.80/1,731.78 = 723.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.80x = 1,731.78 × 723.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.80x = 1,253,254.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,254.55/1,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.77

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