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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.74, 1,727.08 and 727.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.74, 1,727.08 and 727.47 is: 1,003.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.74 : 1,727.08 = 727.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.74/1,727.08 = 727.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.74x = 1,727.08 × 727.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.74x = 1,256,397.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,397.07/1,251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.72

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