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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.18, 1,726.56 and 727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.18, 1,726.56 and 727.20 is: 1,003.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.18 : 1,726.56 = 727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.18/1,726.56 = 727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.18x = 1,726.56 × 727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.18x = 1,255,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,554.43/1,251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.50

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