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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.28, 1,729.32 and 729.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.28, 1,729.32 and 729.12 is: 1,006.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.28 : 1,729.32 = 729.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.28/1,729.32 = 729.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.28x = 1,729.32 × 729.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.28x = 1,260,881.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,881.80/1,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.07

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