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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.73, 1,734.03 and 759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.73, 1,734.03 and 759.28 is: 1,047.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.73 : 1,734.03 = 759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.73/1,734.03 = 759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.73x = 1,734.03 × 759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.73x = 1,316,601.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,601.83/1,256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.64

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