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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.04, 1,408.94 and 727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.04, 1,408.94 and 727.20 is: 1,002.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.04 : 1,408.94 = 727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.04/1,408.94 = 727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.04x = 1,408.94 × 727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.04x = 1,024,581.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,581.17/1,022.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.49

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