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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.68, 1,729.82 and 729.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.68, 1,729.82 and 729.41 is: 1,006.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.68 : 1,729.82 = 729.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.68/1,729.82 = 729.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.68x = 1,729.82 × 729.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.68x = 1,261,741.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,741.18/1,253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.43

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