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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.74, 1,728.38 and 728.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.74, 1,728.38 and 728.66 is: 1,005.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.74 : 1,728.38 = 728.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.74/1,728.38 = 728.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.74x = 1,728.38 × 728.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.74x = 1,259,401.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,401.37/1,252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.32

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