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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.76, 1,727.67 and 727.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.76, 1,727.67 and 727.87 is: 1,004.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.76 : 1,727.67 = 727.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.76/1,727.67 = 727.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.76x = 1,727.67 × 727.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.76x = 1,257,519.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,519.16/1,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.60

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