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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.19, 1,726.75 and 727.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.19, 1,726.75 and 727.19 is: 1,003.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.19 : 1,726.75 = 727.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.19/1,726.75 = 727.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.19x = 1,726.75 × 727.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.19x = 1,255,675.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,675.33/1,251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.58

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