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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.81, 1,774.67 and 726.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.81, 1,774.67 and 726.28 is: 1,002.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.81 : 1,774.67 = 726.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.81/1,774.67 = 726.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.81x = 1,774.67 × 726.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.81x = 1,288,913.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,913.33/1,285.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.42

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