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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.47, 1,734 and 725.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.47, 1,734 and 725.44 is: 1,001.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.47 : 1,734 = 725.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.47/1,734 = 725.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.47x = 1,734 × 725.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.47x = 1,257,912.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,912.96/1,256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.15

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