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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.84, 1,731.54 and 750.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.84, 1,731.54 and 750.66 is: 1,035.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.84 : 1,731.54 = 750.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.84/1,731.54 = 750.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.84x = 1,731.54 × 750.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.84x = 1,299,797.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,797.82/1,254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.83

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