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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.51, 1,732.70 and 731.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.51, 1,732.70 and 731.50 is: 1,009.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.51 : 1,732.70 = 731.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.51/1,732.70 = 731.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.51x = 1,732.70 × 731.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.51x = 1,267,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,470.05/1,255.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.53

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