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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.10, 1,735.95 and 726.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.10, 1,735.95 and 726.86 is: 1,002.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.10 : 1,735.95 = 726.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.10/1,735.95 = 726.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.10x = 1,735.95 × 726.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.10x = 1,261,792.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,792.62/1,258.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.94

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