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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.97, 1,729.40 and 729.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.97, 1,729.40 and 729.30 is: 1,006.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.97 : 1,729.40 = 729.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.97/1,729.40 = 729.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.97x = 1,729.40 × 729.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.97x = 1,261,258.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,258.36/1,252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.62

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