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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.91, 1,734.58 and 759.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.91, 1,734.58 and 759.45 is: 1,048.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.91 : 1,734.58 = 759.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.91/1,734.58 = 759.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.91x = 1,734.58 × 759.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.91x = 1,317,333.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,333.82/1,256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.07

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