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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.63, 1,727.46 and 727.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.63, 1,727.46 and 727.97 is: 1,004.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.63 : 1,727.46 = 727.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.63/1,727.46 = 727.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.63x = 1,727.46 × 727.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.63x = 1,257,530.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,530.42/1,251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.71

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