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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.36, 1,732.31 and 724.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.36, 1,732.31 and 724.24 is: 999.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.36 : 1,732.31 = 724.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.36/1,732.31 = 724.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.36x = 1,732.31 × 724.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.36x = 1,254,608.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,608.19/1,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.40

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