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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.97, 1,774.80 and 726.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.97, 1,774.80 and 726.47 is: 1,002.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.97 : 1,774.80 = 726.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.97/1,774.80 = 726.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.97x = 1,774.80 × 726.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.97x = 1,289,330.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,330.08/1,285.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.61

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