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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.80, 1,732.53 and 724.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.80, 1,732.53 and 724.31 is: 999.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.80 : 1,732.53 = 724.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.80/1,732.53 = 724.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.80x = 1,732.53 × 724.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.80x = 1,254,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,882.86/1,255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.27

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