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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.48, 1,734.24 and 759.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.48, 1,734.24 and 759.46 is: 1,048.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.48 : 1,734.24 = 759.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.48/1,734.24 = 759.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.48x = 1,734.24 × 759.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.48x = 1,317,085.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,085.91/1,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.23

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