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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.96, 1,731.87 and 731.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.96, 1,731.87 and 731.04 is: 1,008.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.96 : 1,731.87 = 731.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.96/1,731.87 = 731.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.96x = 1,731.87 × 731.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.96x = 1,266,066.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,066.24/1,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.85

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