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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.64, 1,461.85 and 727.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.64, 1,461.85 and 727.49 is: 1,003.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.64 : 1,461.85 = 727.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.64/1,461.85 = 727.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.64x = 1,461.85 × 727.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.64x = 1,063,483.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,483.09/1,059.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.63

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