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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.89, 1,727.64 and 720.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.89, 1,727.64 and 720.94 is: 994.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.89 : 1,727.64 = 720.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.89/1,727.64 = 720.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.89x = 1,727.64 × 720.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.89x = 1,245,530.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,530.03/1,251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.92

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