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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.84, 1,734.50 and 725.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.84, 1,734.50 and 725.78 is: 1,001.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.84 : 1,734.50 = 725.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.84/1,734.50 = 725.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.84x = 1,734.50 × 725.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.84x = 1,258,853.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,853.11/1,256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.61

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