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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.40, 1,731.94 and 905.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.40, 1,731.94 and 905.32 is: 1,248.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.40 : 1,731.94 = 905.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.40/1,731.94 = 905.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.40x = 1,731.94 × 905.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.40x = 1,567,959.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,959.92/1,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.97

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