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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.38, 1,732.22 and 731.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.38, 1,732.22 and 731.32 is: 1,009.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.38 : 1,732.22 = 731.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.38/1,732.22 = 731.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.38x = 1,732.22 × 731.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.38x = 1,266,807.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,807.13/1,255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.10

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