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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.18, 1,731.60 and 757.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.18, 1,731.60 and 757.55 is: 1,045.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.18 : 1,731.60 = 757.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.18/1,731.60 = 757.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.18x = 1,731.60 × 757.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.18x = 1,311,764.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,764.92/1,255.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.08

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