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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.37, 1,737.88 and 728.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.37, 1,737.88 and 728.17 is: 1,004.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.37 : 1,737.88 = 728.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.37/1,737.88 = 728.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.37x = 1,737.88 × 728.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.37x = 1,265,472.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,472.08/1,259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.85

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