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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.08, 1,582.74 and 727.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.08, 1,582.74 and 727.56 is: 1,003.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.08 : 1,582.74 = 727.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.08/1,582.74 = 727.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.08x = 1,582.74 × 727.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.08x = 1,151,538.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,538.31/1,147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.89

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