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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.88, 1,733.13 and 731.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.88, 1,733.13 and 731.94 is: 1,010.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.88 : 1,733.13 = 731.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.88/1,733.13 = 731.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.88x = 1,733.13 × 731.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.88x = 1,268,547.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,547.17/1,255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.09

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