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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.20, 1,732.18 and 731.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.20, 1,732.18 and 731.23 is: 1,009.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.20 : 1,732.18 = 731.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.20/1,732.18 = 731.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.20x = 1,732.18 × 731.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.20x = 1,266,621.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,621.98/1,255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.10

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