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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.55, 1,738.06 and 728.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.55, 1,738.06 and 728.44 is: 1,005.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.55 : 1,738.06 = 728.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.55/1,738.06 = 728.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.55x = 1,738.06 × 728.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.55x = 1,266,076.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,076.04/1,259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.18

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