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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.68, 1,729.95 and 729.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.68, 1,729.95 and 729.61 is: 1,006.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.68 : 1,729.95 = 729.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.68/1,729.95 = 729.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.68x = 1,729.95 × 729.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.68x = 1,262,188.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,188.82/1,253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.79

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