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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.27, 1,773.55 and 725.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.27, 1,773.55 and 725.67 is: 1,001.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.27 : 1,773.55 = 725.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.27/1,773.55 = 725.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.27x = 1,773.55 × 725.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.27x = 1,287,012.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,012.03/1,285.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.36

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