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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.94, 1,735.90 and 726.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.94, 1,735.90 and 726.68 is: 1,002.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.94 : 1,735.90 = 726.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.94/1,735.90 = 726.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.94x = 1,735.90 × 726.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.94x = 1,261,443.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,443.81/1,257.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.79

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