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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.68, 1,730.22 and 730.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.68, 1,730.22 and 730.04 is: 1,007.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.68 : 1,730.22 = 730.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.68/1,730.22 = 730.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.68x = 1,730.22 × 730.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.68x = 1,263,129.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,129.81/1,253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.54

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