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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.88, 1,525.64 and 727.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.88, 1,525.64 and 727.65 is: 1,003.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.88 : 1,525.64 = 727.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.88/1,525.64 = 727.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.88x = 1,525.64 × 727.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.88x = 1,110,128.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,128.31/1,105.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.85

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