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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.86, 1,727.58 and 728.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.86, 1,727.58 and 728.06 is: 1,004.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.86 : 1,727.58 = 728.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.86/1,727.58 = 728.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.86x = 1,727.58 × 728.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.86x = 1,257,781.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,781.89/1,251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.73

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