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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.22, 1,731.92 and 941.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.22, 1,731.92 and 941.54 is: 1,299.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.22 : 1,731.92 = 941.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.22/1,731.92 = 941.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.22x = 1,731.92 × 941.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.22x = 1,630,671.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,671.96/1,255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.11

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