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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.82, 1,734 and 784.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.82, 1,734 and 784.50 is: 1,082.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.82 : 1,734 = 784.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.82/1,734 = 784.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.82x = 1,734 × 784.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.82x = 1,360,323
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,323/1,256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.35

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