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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.50, 1,729.75 and 729.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.50, 1,729.75 and 729.43 is: 1,006.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.50 : 1,729.75 = 729.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.50/1,729.75 = 729.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.50x = 1,729.75 × 729.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.50x = 1,261,731.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,731.54/1,253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.57

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