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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.50, 1,772.64 and 724.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.50, 1,772.64 and 724.98 is: 1,000.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.50 : 1,772.64 = 724.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.50/1,772.64 = 724.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.50x = 1,772.64 × 724.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.50x = 1,285,128.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,128.55/1,284.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.49

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