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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.62, 1,729.60 and 729.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.62, 1,729.60 and 729.55 is: 1,006.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.62 : 1,729.60 = 729.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.62/1,729.60 = 729.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.62x = 1,729.60 × 729.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.62x = 1,261,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,829.68/1,253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.55

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