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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.12, 1,732.08 and 731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.12, 1,732.08 and 731.20 is: 1,009.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.12 : 1,732.08 = 731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.12/1,732.08 = 731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.12x = 1,732.08 × 731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.12x = 1,266,496.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,496.90/1,255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.06

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