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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.73, 1,732.80 and 731.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.73, 1,732.80 and 731.81 is: 1,009.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.73 : 1,732.80 = 731.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.73/1,732.80 = 731.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.73x = 1,732.80 × 731.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.73x = 1,268,080.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,080.37/1,255.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.84

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