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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.04, 1,729.12 and 721.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.04, 1,729.12 and 721.84 is: 996.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.04 : 1,729.12 = 721.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.04/1,729.12 = 721.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.04x = 1,729.12 × 721.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.04x = 1,248,147.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,147.98/1,253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.10

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