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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.45, 1,732.58 and 724.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.45, 1,732.58 and 724.41 is: 999.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.45 : 1,732.58 = 724.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.45/1,732.58 = 724.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.45x = 1,732.58 × 724.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.45x = 1,255,098.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,098.28/1,255.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.72

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