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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.85, 1,551.98 and 727.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.85, 1,551.98 and 727.11 is: 1,089.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.85 : 1,551.98 = 727.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.85/1,551.98 = 727.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.85x = 1,551.98 × 727.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.85x = 1,128,460.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,460.18/1,035.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.41

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