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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.36, 1,728.15 and 728.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.36, 1,728.15 and 728.42 is: 1,005.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.36 : 1,728.15 = 728.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.36/1,728.15 = 728.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.36x = 1,728.15 × 728.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.36x = 1,258,819.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,819.02/1,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.16

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