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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.21, 1,726.41 and 720.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.21, 1,726.41 and 720.27 is: 993.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.21 : 1,726.41 = 720.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.21/1,726.41 = 720.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.21x = 1,726.41 × 720.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.21x = 1,243,481.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,481.33/1,251.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.82

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