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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.08, 1,734.84 and 726.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.08, 1,734.84 and 726.05 is: 1,001.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.08 : 1,734.84 = 726.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.08/1,734.84 = 726.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.08x = 1,734.84 × 726.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.08x = 1,259,571.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,571.91/1,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.99

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