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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.60, 1,732.16 and 731.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.60, 1,732.16 and 731.28 is: 1,008.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.60 : 1,732.16 = 731.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.60/1,732.16 = 731.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.60x = 1,732.16 × 731.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.60x = 1,266,693.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,693.96/1,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.84

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