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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.02, 1,774.62 and 726.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.02, 1,774.62 and 726.51 is: 1,002.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.02 : 1,774.62 = 726.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.02/1,774.62 = 726.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.02x = 1,774.62 × 726.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.02x = 1,289,279.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,279.18/1,286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.53

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