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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.77, 1,728.73 and 721.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.77, 1,728.73 and 721.62 is: 995.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.77 : 1,728.73 = 721.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.77/1,728.73 = 721.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.77x = 1,728.73 × 721.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.77x = 1,247,486.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,486.14/1,252.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.78

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