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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.06, 1,729.33 and 722.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.06, 1,729.33 and 722.11 is: 996.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.06 : 1,729.33 = 722.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.06/1,729.33 = 722.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.06x = 1,729.33 × 722.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.06x = 1,248,766.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,766.49/1,253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.57

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