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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.48, 1,728.34 and 728.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.48, 1,728.34 and 728.48 is: 1,005.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.48 : 1,728.34 = 728.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.48/1,728.34 = 728.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.48x = 1,728.34 × 728.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.48x = 1,259,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,061.12/1,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.25

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