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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.51, 1,533.39 and 727.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.51, 1,533.39 and 727.45 is: 1,088.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.51 : 1,533.39 = 727.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.51/1,533.39 = 727.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.51x = 1,533.39 × 727.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.51x = 1,115,464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,464.56/1,024.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.78

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