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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.17, 1,732.19 and 724.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.17, 1,732.19 and 724.13 is: 999.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.17 : 1,732.19 = 724.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.17/1,732.19 = 724.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.17x = 1,732.19 × 724.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.17x = 1,254,330.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,330.74/1,255.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.33

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