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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.70, 1,731.66 and 1,132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.70, 1,731.66 and 1,132.67 is: 1,562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.70 : 1,731.66 = 1,132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.70/1,731.66 = 1,132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.70x = 1,731.66 × 1,132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.70x = 1,961,399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,399.33/1,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.00

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