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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.75, 1,732.84 and 724.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.75, 1,732.84 and 724.39 is: 999.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.75 : 1,732.84 = 724.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.75/1,732.84 = 724.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.75x = 1,732.84 × 724.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.75x = 1,255,259.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,259.65/1,255.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.61

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