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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.85, 1,730.62 and 923.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.85, 1,730.62 and 923.70 is: 1,272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.85 : 1,730.62 = 923.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.85/1,730.62 = 923.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.85x = 1,730.62 × 923.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.85x = 1,598,576.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,576.14/1,255.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.90

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