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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.58, 1,729.80 and 729.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.58, 1,729.80 and 729.48 is: 1,006.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.58 : 1,729.80 = 729.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.58/1,729.80 = 729.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.58x = 1,729.80 × 729.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.58x = 1,261,854.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,854.50/1,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.60

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