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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.37, 1,732.43 and 731.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.37, 1,732.43 and 731.45 is: 1,009.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.37 : 1,732.43 = 731.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.37/1,732.43 = 731.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.37x = 1,732.43 × 731.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.37x = 1,267,182.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,182.27/1,255.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.41

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