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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.10, 1,731.72 and 731.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.10, 1,731.72 and 731.02 is: 1,008.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.10 : 1,731.72 = 731.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.10/1,731.72 = 731.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.10x = 1,731.72 × 731.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.10x = 1,265,921.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,921.95/1,255.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.62

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