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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.99, 1,732.10 and 731.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.99, 1,732.10 and 731.33 is: 1,009.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.99 : 1,732.10 = 731.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.99/1,732.10 = 731.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.99x = 1,732.10 × 731.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.99x = 1,266,736.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,736.69/1,254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.36

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