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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.84, 1,774.33 and 726.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.84, 1,774.33 and 726.33 is: 1,002.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.84 : 1,774.33 = 726.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.84/1,774.33 = 726.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.84x = 1,774.33 × 726.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.84x = 1,288,747.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,747.29/1,285.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.26

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