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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.70, 1,728.73 and 728.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.70, 1,728.73 and 728.73 is: 1,005.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.70 : 1,728.73 = 728.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.70/1,728.73 = 728.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.70x = 1,728.73 × 728.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.70x = 1,259,777.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,777.41/1,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.65

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