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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.15, 1,733.54 and 758.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.15, 1,733.54 and 758.69 is: 1,047.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.15 : 1,733.54 = 758.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.15/1,733.54 = 758.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.15x = 1,733.54 × 758.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.15x = 1,315,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,211.34/1,256.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.02

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