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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.02, 1,730.44 and 722.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.02, 1,730.44 and 722.72 is: 997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.02 : 1,730.44 = 722.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.02/1,730.44 = 722.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.02x = 1,730.44 × 722.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.02x = 1,250,623.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,623.60/1,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.29

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