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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.39, 1,737.86 and 728.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.39, 1,737.86 and 728.17 is: 1,004.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.39 : 1,737.86 = 728.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.39/1,737.86 = 728.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.39x = 1,737.86 × 728.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.39x = 1,265,449.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,449.53/1,259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.81

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