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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.58, 1,724.13 and 725.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.58, 1,724.13 and 725.51 is: 1,001.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.58 : 1,724.13 = 725.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.58/1,724.13 = 725.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.58x = 1,724.13 × 725.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.58x = 1,250,864.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,864.94/1,249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.03

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