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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.18, 1,729.23 and 721.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.18, 1,729.23 and 721.82 is: 996.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.18 : 1,729.23 = 721.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.18/1,729.23 = 721.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.18x = 1,729.23 × 721.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.18x = 1,248,192.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,192.80/1,253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.02

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