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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.46, 1,729.74 and 729.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.46, 1,729.74 and 729.48 is: 1,006.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.46 : 1,729.74 = 729.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.46/1,729.74 = 729.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.46x = 1,729.74 × 729.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.46x = 1,261,810.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,810.74/1,253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.66

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