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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.26, 1,691.01 and 727.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.26, 1,691.01 and 727.83 is: 1,004.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.26 : 1,691.01 = 727.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.26/1,691.01 = 727.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.26x = 1,691.01 × 727.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.26x = 1,230,767.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,767.81/1,225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.50

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