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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.72, 1,774.20 and 726.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.72, 1,774.20 and 726.16 is: 1,002.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.72 : 1,774.20 = 726.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.72/1,774.20 = 726.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.72x = 1,774.20 × 726.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.72x = 1,288,353.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,353.07/1,285.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.05

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