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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.81, 1,732.06 and 731.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.81, 1,732.06 and 731.28 is: 1,009.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.81 : 1,732.06 = 731.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.81/1,732.06 = 731.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.81x = 1,732.06 × 731.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.81x = 1,266,620.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,620.84/1,254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.41

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