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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.98, 1,731.90 and 757.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.98, 1,731.90 and 757.64 is: 1,045.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.98 : 1,731.90 = 757.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.98/1,731.90 = 757.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.98x = 1,731.90 × 757.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.98x = 1,312,156.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,156.72/1,254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.56

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