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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.98, 1,912.56 and 726.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.98, 1,912.56 and 726.95 is: 1,089.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.98 : 1,912.56 = 726.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.98/1,912.56 = 726.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.98x = 1,912.56 × 726.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.98x = 1,390,336.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,336.26/1,275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.62

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