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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.32, 1,690.86 and 727.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.32, 1,690.86 and 727.77 is: 1,004.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.32 : 1,690.86 = 727.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.32/1,690.86 = 727.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.32x = 1,690.86 × 727.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.32x = 1,230,557.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,557.18/1,225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.27

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