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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.71, 1,655.73 and 727.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.71, 1,655.73 and 727.58 is: 1,004.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.71 : 1,655.73 = 727.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.71/1,655.73 = 727.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.71x = 1,655.73 × 727.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.71x = 1,204,664.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,664.12/1,199.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.13

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