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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.97, 1,729.20 and 729.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.97, 1,729.20 and 729.10 is: 1,006.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.97 : 1,729.20 = 729.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.97/1,729.20 = 729.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.97x = 1,729.20 × 729.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.97x = 1,260,760.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,760.51/1,252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.22

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