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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.36, 1,729.53 and 729.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.36, 1,729.53 and 729.42 is: 1,006.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.36 : 1,729.53 = 729.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.36/1,729.53 = 729.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.36x = 1,729.53 × 729.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.36x = 1,261,553.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,553.77/1,253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.54

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