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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.54, 1,734.81 and 1,125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.54, 1,734.81 and 1,125.32 is: 1,553.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.54 : 1,734.81 = 1,125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.54/1,734.81 = 1,125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.54x = 1,734.81 × 1,125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.54x = 1,952,216.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,216.39/1,256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.64

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