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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.50, 1,732.59 and 789.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.50, 1,732.59 and 789.75 is: 1,089.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.50 : 1,732.59 = 789.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.50/1,732.59 = 789.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.50x = 1,732.59 × 789.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.50x = 1,368,312.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,312.95/1,255.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.86

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