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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.76, 1,728.66 and 728.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.76, 1,728.66 and 728.72 is: 1,005.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.76 : 1,728.66 = 728.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.76/1,728.66 = 728.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.76x = 1,728.66 × 728.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.76x = 1,259,709.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,709.12/1,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.55

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