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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.16, 1,733.49 and 732.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.16, 1,733.49 and 732.27 is: 1,010.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.16 : 1,733.49 = 732.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.16/1,733.49 = 732.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.16x = 1,733.49 × 732.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.16x = 1,269,382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,382.72/1,256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.53

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