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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.81, 1,724.43 and 725.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.81, 1,724.43 and 725.74 is: 1,001.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.81 : 1,724.43 = 725.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.81/1,724.43 = 725.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.81x = 1,724.43 × 725.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.81x = 1,251,487.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,487.83/1,249.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.34

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