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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.52, 1,432 and 727.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.52, 1,432 and 727.52 is: 1,004.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.52 : 1,432 = 727.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.52/1,432 = 727.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.52x = 1,432 × 727.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.52x = 1,041,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,808.64/1,037.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.13

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