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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.42, 1,734.84 and 733.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.42, 1,734.84 and 733.32 is: 1,011.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.42 : 1,734.84 = 733.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.42/1,734.84 = 733.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.42x = 1,734.84 × 733.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.42x = 1,272,192.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,192.87/1,257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.75

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