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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.88, 1,724.64 and 725.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.88, 1,724.64 and 725.82 is: 1,001.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.88 : 1,724.64 = 725.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.88/1,724.64 = 725.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.88x = 1,724.64 × 725.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.88x = 1,251,778.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,778.20/1,249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.52

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