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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.98, 1,734.66 and 759.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.98, 1,734.66 and 759.64 is: 1,048.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.98 : 1,734.66 = 759.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.98/1,734.66 = 759.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.98x = 1,734.66 × 759.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.98x = 1,317,717.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,717.12/1,256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.32

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