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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.68, 1,728.57 and 728.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.68, 1,728.57 and 728.61 is: 1,005.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.68 : 1,728.57 = 728.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.68/1,728.57 = 728.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.68x = 1,728.57 × 728.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.68x = 1,259,453.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,453.39/1,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.41

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