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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.52, 1,732.86 and 791.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.52, 1,732.86 and 791.40 is: 1,091.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.52 : 1,732.86 = 791.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.52/1,732.86 = 791.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.52x = 1,732.86 × 791.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.52x = 1,371,385.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,385.40/1,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.42

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