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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.64, 1,728.60 and 728.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.64, 1,728.60 and 728.60 is: 1,005.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.64 : 1,728.60 = 728.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.64/1,728.60 = 728.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.64x = 1,728.60 × 728.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.64x = 1,259,457.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,457.96/1,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.44

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