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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.69, 1,727.42 and 727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.69, 1,727.42 and 727.80 is: 1,004.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.69 : 1,727.42 = 727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.69/1,727.42 = 727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.69x = 1,727.42 × 727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.69x = 1,257,216.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,216.28/1,251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.42

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