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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.11, 1,737.48 and 727.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.11, 1,737.48 and 727.81 is: 1,004.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.11 : 1,737.48 = 727.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.11/1,737.48 = 727.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.11x = 1,737.48 × 727.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.11x = 1,264,555.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,555.32/1,259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.32

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