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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.34, 1,729.20 and 722.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.34, 1,729.20 and 722.16 is: 996.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.34 : 1,729.20 = 722.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.34/1,729.20 = 722.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.34x = 1,729.20 × 722.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.34x = 1,248,759.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,759.07/1,253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.35

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