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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.38, 1,732.78 and 731.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.38, 1,732.78 and 731.58 is: 1,009.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.38 : 1,732.78 = 731.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.38/1,732.78 = 731.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.38x = 1,732.78 × 731.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.38x = 1,267,667.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,667.19/1,255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.79

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