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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.48, 1,459.68 and 727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.48, 1,459.68 and 727 is: 1,003.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.48 : 1,459.68 = 727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.48/1,459.68 = 727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.48x = 1,459.68 × 727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.48x = 1,061,187.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,187.36/1,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.51

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