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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.76, 1,724.87 and 726.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.76, 1,724.87 and 726.09 is: 1,002.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.76 : 1,724.87 = 726.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.76/1,724.87 = 726.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.76x = 1,724.87 × 726.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.76x = 1,252,412.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,412.67/1,249.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.13

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