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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.26, 1,726.75 and 727.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.26, 1,726.75 and 727.30 is: 1,003.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.26 : 1,726.75 = 727.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.26/1,726.75 = 727.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.26x = 1,726.75 × 727.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.26x = 1,255,865.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,865.28/1,251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.68

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