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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.55, 1,911.66 and 727.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.55, 1,911.66 and 727.99 is: 1,091.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.55 : 1,911.66 = 727.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.55/1,911.66 = 727.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.55x = 1,911.66 × 727.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.55x = 1,391,669.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,669.36/1,275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.03

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