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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.58, 1,724.37 and 725.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.58, 1,724.37 and 725.57 is: 1,001.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.58 : 1,724.37 = 725.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.58/1,724.37 = 725.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.58x = 1,724.37 × 725.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.58x = 1,251,151.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,151.14/1,249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.26

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