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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.02, 1,729.06 and 721.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.02, 1,729.06 and 721.72 is: 995.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.02 : 1,729.06 = 721.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.02/1,729.06 = 721.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.02x = 1,729.06 × 721.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.02x = 1,247,897.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,897.18/1,253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.91

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