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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.36, 1,738.94 and 729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.36, 1,738.94 and 729.20 is: 1,006.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.36 : 1,738.94 = 729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.36/1,738.94 = 729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.36x = 1,738.94 × 729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.36x = 1,268,035.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,035.75/1,260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.09

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