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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.96, 1,727.76 and 728.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.96, 1,727.76 and 728.16 is: 1,004.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.96 : 1,727.76 = 728.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.96/1,727.76 = 728.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.96x = 1,727.76 × 728.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.96x = 1,258,085.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,085.72/1,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.89

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