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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.91, 1,774.55 and 726.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.91, 1,774.55 and 726.35 is: 1,002.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.91 : 1,774.55 = 726.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.91/1,774.55 = 726.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.91x = 1,774.55 × 726.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.91x = 1,288,941.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,941.27/1,285.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.36

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