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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.46, 1,726.68 and 727.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.46, 1,726.68 and 727.39 is: 1,003.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.46 : 1,726.68 = 727.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.46/1,726.68 = 727.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.46x = 1,726.68 × 727.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.46x = 1,255,969.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,969.77/1,251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.60

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