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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.93, 1,730.01 and 729.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.93, 1,730.01 and 729.86 is: 1,006.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.93 : 1,730.01 = 729.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.93/1,730.01 = 729.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.93x = 1,730.01 × 729.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.93x = 1,262,656.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,656.45/1,253.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.96

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