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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.16, 1,730.42 and 901.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.16, 1,730.42 and 901.62 is: 1,243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.16 : 1,730.42 = 901.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.16/1,730.42 = 901.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.16x = 1,730.42 × 901.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.16x = 1,560,181.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,181.28/1,255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.01

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