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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.68, 1,725.96 and 726.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.68, 1,725.96 and 726.76 is: 1,002.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.68 : 1,725.96 = 726.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.68/1,725.96 = 726.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.68x = 1,725.96 × 726.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.68x = 1,254,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,358.69/1,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.94

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