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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.46, 1,734.96 and 733.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.46, 1,734.96 and 733.42 is: 1,011.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.46 : 1,734.96 = 733.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.46/1,734.96 = 733.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.46x = 1,734.96 × 733.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.46x = 1,272,454.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,454.36/1,257.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.92

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