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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.85, 1,726.26 and 726.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.85, 1,726.26 and 726.96 is: 1,003.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.85 : 1,726.26 = 726.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.85/1,726.26 = 726.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.85x = 1,726.26 × 726.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.85x = 1,254,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,921.97/1,250.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.26

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