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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.13, 1,733.29 and 725.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.13, 1,733.29 and 725.04 is: 1,000.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.13 : 1,733.29 = 725.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.13/1,733.29 = 725.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.13x = 1,733.29 × 725.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.13x = 1,256,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,704.58/1,256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.46

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