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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.48, 1,734.11 and 759.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.48, 1,734.11 and 759.14 is: 1,047.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.48 : 1,734.11 = 759.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.48/1,734.11 = 759.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.48x = 1,734.11 × 759.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.48x = 1,316,419.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,419.80/1,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.71

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