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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.55, 1,732.46 and 835.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.55, 1,732.46 and 835.25 is: 1,152.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.55 : 1,732.46 = 835.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.55/1,732.46 = 835.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.55x = 1,732.46 × 835.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.55x = 1,447,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,024.38/1,255.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.51

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