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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.48, 1,732.44 and 758.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.48, 1,732.44 and 758.08 is: 1,046.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.48 : 1,732.44 = 758.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.48/1,732.44 = 758.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.48x = 1,732.44 × 758.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.48x = 1,313,328.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,328.12/1,255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.08

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