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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.44, 1,729.98 and 1,035.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.44, 1,729.98 and 1,035.96 is: 1,427.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.44 : 1,729.98 = 1,035.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.44/1,729.98 = 1,035.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.44x = 1,729.98 × 1,035.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.44x = 1,792,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,190.08/1,255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.54

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