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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.79, 1,729.98 and 722.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.79, 1,729.98 and 722.63 is: 997.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.79 : 1,729.98 = 722.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.79/1,729.98 = 722.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.79x = 1,729.98 × 722.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.79x = 1,250,126.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,126.80/1,253.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.08

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