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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.47, 1,729.79 and 729.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.47, 1,729.79 and 729.50 is: 1,006.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.47 : 1,729.79 = 729.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.47/1,729.79 = 729.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.47x = 1,729.79 × 729.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.47x = 1,261,878.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,878.16/1,253.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.71

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