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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.48, 1,726.62 and 727.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.48, 1,726.62 and 727.08 is: 1,003.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.48 : 1,726.62 = 727.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.48/1,726.62 = 727.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.48x = 1,726.62 × 727.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.48x = 1,255,390.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,390.87/1,251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.12

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