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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.28, 1,734.46 and 733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.28, 1,734.46 and 733 is: 1,011.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.28 : 1,734.46 = 733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.28/1,734.46 = 733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.28x = 1,734.46 × 733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.28x = 1,271,359.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,359.18/1,257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.20

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