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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.76, 1,726.05 and 726.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.76, 1,726.05 and 726.75 is: 1,002.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.76 : 1,726.05 = 726.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.76/1,726.05 = 726.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.76x = 1,726.05 × 726.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.76x = 1,254,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,406.84/1,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.92

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