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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.87, 1,737.19 and 727.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.87, 1,737.19 and 727.67 is: 1,004.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.87 : 1,737.19 = 727.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.87/1,737.19 = 727.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.87x = 1,737.19 × 727.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.87x = 1,264,097.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,097.41/1,258.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.15

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