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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.73, 1,728.78 and 728.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.73, 1,728.78 and 728.75 is: 1,005.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.73 : 1,728.78 = 728.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.73/1,728.78 = 728.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.73x = 1,728.78 × 728.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.73x = 1,259,848.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,848.43/1,252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.68

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