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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.31, 1,732.59 and 783.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.31, 1,732.59 and 783.27 is: 1,080.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.31 : 1,732.59 = 783.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.31/1,732.59 = 783.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.31x = 1,732.59 × 783.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.31x = 1,357,085.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,085.77/1,256.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.22

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