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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.61, 1,774.15 and 726.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.61, 1,774.15 and 726.10 is: 1,002.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.61 : 1,774.15 = 726.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.61/1,774.15 = 726.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.61x = 1,774.15 × 726.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.61x = 1,288,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,204.06/1,285.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.02

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