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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.78, 1,728.72 and 1,004.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.78, 1,728.72 and 1,004.73 is: 1,387.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.78 : 1,728.72 = 1,004.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.78/1,728.72 = 1,004.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.78x = 1,728.72 × 1,004.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.78x = 1,736,896.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,896.85/1,251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.54

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