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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.24, 1,731.70 and 789.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.24, 1,731.70 and 789.32 is: 1,088.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.24 : 1,731.70 = 789.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.24/1,731.70 = 789.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.24x = 1,731.70 × 789.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.24x = 1,366,865.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,865.44/1,255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.93

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