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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.14, 1,725.15 and 726.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.14, 1,725.15 and 726.10 is: 1,001.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.14 : 1,725.15 = 726.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.14/1,725.15 = 726.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.14x = 1,725.15 × 726.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.14x = 1,252,631.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,631.42/1,250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.99

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