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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.01, 1,729.36 and 729.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.01, 1,729.36 and 729.34 is: 1,006.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.01 : 1,729.36 = 729.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.01/1,729.36 = 729.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.01x = 1,729.36 × 729.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.01x = 1,261,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,291.42/1,253.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.61

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