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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.56, 1,724.49 and 725.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.56, 1,724.49 and 725.63 is: 1,001.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.56 : 1,724.49 = 725.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.56/1,724.49 = 725.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.56x = 1,724.49 × 725.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.56x = 1,251,333.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,333.06/1,249.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.42

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