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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.92, 1,667.20 and 727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.92, 1,667.20 and 727 is: 1,089.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.92 : 1,667.20 = 727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.92/1,667.20 = 727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.92x = 1,667.20 × 727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.92x = 1,212,054.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,054.40/1,112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.08

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