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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.33, 1,726.54 and 727.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.33, 1,726.54 and 727.26 is: 1,003.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.33 : 1,726.54 = 727.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.33/1,726.54 = 727.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.33x = 1,726.54 × 727.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.33x = 1,255,643.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,643.48/1,251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.45

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