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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.31, 1,738.10 and 728.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.31, 1,738.10 and 728.22 is: 1,005.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.31 : 1,738.10 = 728.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.31/1,738.10 = 728.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.31x = 1,738.10 × 728.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.31x = 1,265,710.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,710.81/1,259.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.09

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