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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.23, 1,736.43 and 727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.23, 1,736.43 and 727.20 is: 1,003.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.23 : 1,736.43 = 727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.23/1,736.43 = 727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.23x = 1,736.43 × 727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.23x = 1,262,731.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,731.90/1,258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.58

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