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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.44, 1,726.89 and 727.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.44, 1,726.89 and 727.50 is: 1,003.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.44 : 1,726.89 = 727.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.44/1,726.89 = 727.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.44x = 1,726.89 × 727.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.44x = 1,256,312.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,312.48/1,251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.89

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