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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.20, 1,737.65 and 728.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.20, 1,737.65 and 728.06 is: 1,004.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.20 : 1,737.65 = 728.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.20/1,737.65 = 728.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.20x = 1,737.65 × 728.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.20x = 1,265,121.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,121.25/1,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.71

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