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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.58, 1,774.14 and 726.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.58, 1,774.14 and 726.02 is: 1,001.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.58 : 1,774.14 = 726.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.58/1,774.14 = 726.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.58x = 1,774.14 × 726.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.58x = 1,288,057.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,057.49/1,285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.93

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