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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.98, 1,728.72 and 728.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.98, 1,728.72 and 728.91 is: 1,005.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.98 : 1,728.72 = 728.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.98/1,728.72 = 728.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.98x = 1,728.72 × 728.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.98x = 1,260,081.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,081.30/1,252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.67

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