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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.92, 1,735.89 and 726.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.92, 1,735.89 and 726.80 is: 1,002.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.92 : 1,735.89 = 726.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.92/1,735.89 = 726.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.92x = 1,735.89 × 726.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.92x = 1,261,644.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,644.85/1,257.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.96

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