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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.89, 1,774.40 and 726.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.89, 1,774.40 and 726.39 is: 1,002.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.89 : 1,774.40 = 726.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.89/1,774.40 = 726.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.89x = 1,774.40 × 726.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.89x = 1,288,902.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,902.78/1,285.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.34

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