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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.87, 1,734.32 and 725.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.87, 1,734.32 and 725.85 is: 1,001.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.87 : 1,734.32 = 725.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.87/1,734.32 = 725.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.87x = 1,734.32 × 725.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.87x = 1,258,856.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,856.17/1,256.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.58

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