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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.23, 1,732.18 and 724.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.23, 1,732.18 and 724.10 is: 999.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.23 : 1,732.18 = 724.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.23/1,732.18 = 724.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.23x = 1,732.18 × 724.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.23x = 1,254,271.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,271.54/1,255.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.24

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