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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.24, 1,724.78 and 725.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.24, 1,724.78 and 725.97 is: 1,001.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.24 : 1,724.78 = 725.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.24/1,724.78 = 725.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.24x = 1,724.78 × 725.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.24x = 1,252,134.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,134.91/1,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.52

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