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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.33, 1,725.45 and 726.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.33, 1,725.45 and 726.46 is: 1,002.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.33 : 1,725.45 = 726.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.33/1,725.45 = 726.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.33x = 1,725.45 × 726.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.33x = 1,253,470.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,470.41/1,250.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.51

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