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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.02, 1,724.62 and 725.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.02, 1,724.62 and 725.68 is: 1,001.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.02 : 1,724.62 = 725.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.02/1,724.62 = 725.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.02x = 1,724.62 × 725.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.02x = 1,251,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,522.24/1,250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.20

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