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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.46, 1,734 and 1,182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.46, 1,734 and 1,182.56 is: 1,633.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.46 : 1,734 = 1,182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.46/1,734 = 1,182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.46x = 1,734 × 1,182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.46x = 2,050,563.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,563.38/1,255.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.31

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