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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.56, 1,727.26 and 727.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.56, 1,727.26 and 727.56 is: 1,004.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.56 : 1,727.26 = 727.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.56/1,727.26 = 727.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.56x = 1,727.26 × 727.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.56x = 1,256,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,685.29/1,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.10

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