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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.14, 1,727.91 and 728.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.14, 1,727.91 and 728.10 is: 1,004.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.14 : 1,727.91 = 728.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.14/1,727.91 = 728.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.14x = 1,727.91 × 728.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.14x = 1,258,091.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,091.27/1,252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.75

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