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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.82, 1,728.08 and 727.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.82, 1,728.08 and 727.75 is: 1,004.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.82 : 1,728.08 = 727.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.82/1,728.08 = 727.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.82x = 1,728.08 × 727.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.82x = 1,257,610.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,610.22/1,251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.63

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