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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.28, 1,732.41 and 724.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.28, 1,732.41 and 724.19 is: 999.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.28 : 1,732.41 = 724.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.28/1,732.41 = 724.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.28x = 1,732.41 × 724.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.28x = 1,254,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,585.34/1,255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.45

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