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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.53, 1,735.33 and 726.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.53, 1,735.33 and 726.32 is: 1,002.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.53 : 1,735.33 = 726.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.53/1,735.33 = 726.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.53x = 1,735.33 × 726.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.53x = 1,260,412.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,412.80/1,257.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.30

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