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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.95, 1,732.65 and 783.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.95, 1,732.65 and 783.56 is: 1,081.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.95 : 1,732.65 = 783.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.95/1,732.65 = 783.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.95x = 1,732.65 × 783.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.95x = 1,357,639.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,639.57/1,254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.83

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