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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.99, 1,774.77 and 726.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.99, 1,774.77 and 726.59 is: 1,002.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.99 : 1,774.77 = 726.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.99/1,774.77 = 726.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.99x = 1,774.77 × 726.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.99x = 1,289,531.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,531.85/1,285.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.76

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