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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.57, 1,729.89 and 729.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.57, 1,729.89 and 729.63 is: 1,006.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.57 : 1,729.89 = 729.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.57/1,729.89 = 729.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.57x = 1,729.89 × 729.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.57x = 1,262,179.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,179.64/1,253.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.87

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