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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.38, 1,737.91 and 728.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.38, 1,737.91 and 728.25 is: 1,004.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.38 : 1,737.91 = 728.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.38/1,737.91 = 728.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.38x = 1,737.91 × 728.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.38x = 1,265,620.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,620.63/1,259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.96

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