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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.38, 1,729.88 and 729.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.38, 1,729.88 and 729.72 is: 1,007.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.38 : 1,729.88 = 729.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.38/1,729.88 = 729.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.38x = 1,729.88 × 729.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.38x = 1,262,328.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,328.03/1,253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.14

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