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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.35, 1,727.12 and 720.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.35, 1,727.12 and 720.29 is: 994.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.35 : 1,727.12 = 720.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.35/1,727.12 = 720.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.35x = 1,727.12 × 720.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.35x = 1,244,033.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,033.38/1,251.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.15

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