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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.88, 1,731.72 and 730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.88, 1,731.72 and 730.96 is: 1,008.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.88 : 1,731.72 = 730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.88/1,731.72 = 730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.88x = 1,731.72 × 730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.88x = 1,265,818.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,818.05/1,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.72

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