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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.16, 1,774.92 and 726.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.16, 1,774.92 and 726.72 is: 1,002.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.16 : 1,774.92 = 726.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.16/1,774.92 = 726.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.16x = 1,774.92 × 726.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.16x = 1,289,869.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,869.86/1,286.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.88

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