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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.68, 1,727.20 and 727.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.68, 1,727.20 and 727.74 is: 1,004.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.68 : 1,727.20 = 727.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.68/1,727.20 = 727.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.68x = 1,727.20 × 727.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.68x = 1,256,952.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,952.53/1,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.21

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