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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255, 1,732.10 and 731.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255, 1,732.10 and 731.32 is: 1,009.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255 : 1,732.10 = 731.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255/1,732.10 = 731.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255x = 1,732.10 × 731.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255x = 1,266,719.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,719.37/1,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.34

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