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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.66, 1,733.62 and 807.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.66, 1,733.62 and 807.73 is: 1,115.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.66 : 1,733.62 = 807.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.66/1,733.62 = 807.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.66x = 1,733.62 × 807.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.66x = 1,400,290.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,290.53/1,255.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.19

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