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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.13, 1,690.31 and 727.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.13, 1,690.31 and 727.52 is: 1,003.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.13 : 1,690.31 = 727.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.13/1,690.31 = 727.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.13x = 1,690.31 × 727.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.13x = 1,229,727.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,727.70/1,225.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.76

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