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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.46, 1,724.28 and 725.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.46, 1,724.28 and 725.53 is: 1,001.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.46 : 1,724.28 = 725.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.46/1,724.28 = 725.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.46x = 1,724.28 × 725.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.46x = 1,251,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,016.87/1,249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.25

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