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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.90, 1,733.22 and 759.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.90, 1,733.22 and 759.44 is: 1,047.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.90 : 1,733.22 = 759.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.90/1,733.22 = 759.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.90x = 1,733.22 × 759.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.90x = 1,316,276.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,276.60/1,256.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.24

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