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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.76, 1,724.68 and 725.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.76, 1,724.68 and 725.80 is: 1,001.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.76 : 1,724.68 = 725.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.76/1,724.68 = 725.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.76x = 1,724.68 × 725.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.76x = 1,251,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,772.74/1,249.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.61

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