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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.81, 1,730.36 and 729.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.81, 1,730.36 and 729.95 is: 1,007.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.81 : 1,730.36 = 729.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.81/1,730.36 = 729.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.81x = 1,730.36 × 729.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.81x = 1,263,069.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,069.46/1,253.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.38

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