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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.70, 1,581.96 and 727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.70, 1,581.96 and 727 is: 1,002.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.70 : 1,581.96 = 727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.70/1,581.96 = 727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.70x = 1,581.96 × 727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.70x = 1,150,084.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,084.92/1,146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.95

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