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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.13, 1,913.09 and 727.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.13, 1,913.09 and 727.56 is: 1,090.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.13 : 1,913.09 = 727.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.13/1,913.09 = 727.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.13x = 1,913.09 × 727.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.13x = 1,391,884.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,884.12/1,276.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.71

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