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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.81, 1,726.13 and 719.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.81, 1,726.13 and 719.76 is: 993.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.81 : 1,726.13 = 719.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.81/1,726.13 = 719.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.81x = 1,726.13 × 719.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.81x = 1,242,395.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,395.73/1,250.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.28

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