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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.27, 1,735.11 and 726.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.27, 1,735.11 and 726.25 is: 1,002.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.27 : 1,735.11 = 726.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.27/1,735.11 = 726.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.27x = 1,735.11 × 726.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.27x = 1,260,119.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,119.30/1,257.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.27

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