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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.86, 1,774.45 and 726.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.86, 1,774.45 and 726.38 is: 1,002.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.86 : 1,774.45 = 726.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.86/1,774.45 = 726.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.86x = 1,774.45 × 726.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.86x = 1,288,927.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,927.61/1,285.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.39

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