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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.35, 1,587.40 and 727.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.35, 1,587.40 and 727.18 is: 1,091.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.35 : 1,587.40 = 727.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.35/1,587.40 = 727.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.35x = 1,587.40 × 727.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.35x = 1,154,319.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,319.75/1,057.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.71

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