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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.63, 1,724.22 and 725.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.63, 1,724.22 and 725.36 is: 1,000.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.63 : 1,724.22 = 725.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.63/1,724.22 = 725.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.63x = 1,724.22 × 725.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.63x = 1,250,680.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,680.22/1,249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.84

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