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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.79, 1,774.38 and 726.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.79, 1,774.38 and 726.26 is: 1,002.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.79 : 1,774.38 = 726.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.79/1,774.38 = 726.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.79x = 1,774.38 × 726.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.79x = 1,288,655.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,655.07/1,285.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.23

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