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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.07, 1,729.45 and 729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.07, 1,729.45 and 729.40 is: 1,006.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.07 : 1,729.45 = 729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.07/1,729.45 = 729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.07x = 1,729.45 × 729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.07x = 1,261,460.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,460.83/1,253.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.70

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