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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.12, 1,724 and 725.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.12, 1,724 and 725.48 is: 1,001.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.12 : 1,724 = 725.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.12/1,724 = 725.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.12x = 1,724 × 725.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.12x = 1,250,727.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,727.52/1,249.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.29

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