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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.29, 1,725.42 and 726.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.29, 1,725.42 and 726.31 is: 1,002.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.29 : 1,725.42 = 726.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.29/1,725.42 = 726.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.29x = 1,725.42 × 726.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.29x = 1,253,189.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,189.80/1,250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.32

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