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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.16, 1,734.96 and 726.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.16, 1,734.96 and 726.14 is: 1,002.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.16 : 1,734.96 = 726.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.16/1,734.96 = 726.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.16x = 1,734.96 × 726.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.16x = 1,259,830.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,830.91/1,257.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.12

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