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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.48, 1,724.20 and 725.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.48, 1,724.20 and 725.52 is: 1,001.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.48 : 1,724.20 = 725.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.48/1,724.20 = 725.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.48x = 1,724.20 × 725.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.48x = 1,250,941.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,941.58/1,249.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.17

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