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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.94, 1,734.75 and 732.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.94, 1,734.75 and 732.99 is: 1,011.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.94 : 1,734.75 = 732.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.94/1,734.75 = 732.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.94x = 1,734.75 × 732.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.94x = 1,271,554.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,554.40/1,256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.63

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