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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.91, 1,737.09 and 727.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.91, 1,737.09 and 727.59 is: 1,003.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.91 : 1,737.09 = 727.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.91/1,737.09 = 727.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.91x = 1,737.09 × 727.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.91x = 1,263,895.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,895.47/1,258.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.96

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