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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.28, 1,730.70 and 806.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.28, 1,730.70 and 806.35 is: 1,111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.28 : 1,730.70 = 806.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.28/1,730.70 = 806.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.28x = 1,730.70 × 806.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.28x = 1,395,545.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,545.62/1,255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.74

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