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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.74, 1,730.26 and 901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.74, 1,730.26 and 901.36 is: 1,241.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.74 : 1,730.26 = 901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.74/1,730.26 = 901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.74x = 1,730.26 × 901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.74x = 1,559,590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,590.44/1,255.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.97

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