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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.30, 1,732.29 and 724.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.30, 1,732.29 and 724.27 is: 999.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.30 : 1,732.29 = 724.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.30/1,732.29 = 724.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.30x = 1,732.29 × 724.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.30x = 1,254,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,645.68/1,255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.48

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