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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.40, 1,732.44 and 789.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.40, 1,732.44 and 789.56 is: 1,089.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.40 : 1,732.44 = 789.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.40/1,732.44 = 789.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.40x = 1,732.44 × 789.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.40x = 1,367,865.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,865.33/1,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.59

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