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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.72, 1,738.62 and 728.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.72, 1,738.62 and 728.62 is: 1,005.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.72 : 1,738.62 = 728.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.72/1,738.62 = 728.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.72x = 1,738.62 × 728.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.72x = 1,266,793.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,793.30/1,259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.61

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