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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.32, 1,734.08 and 732.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.32, 1,734.08 and 732.64 is: 1,011.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.32 : 1,734.08 = 732.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.32/1,734.08 = 732.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.32x = 1,734.08 × 732.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.32x = 1,270,456.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,456.37/1,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.25

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