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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.24, 1,774.91 and 726.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.24, 1,774.91 and 726.77 is: 1,002.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.24 : 1,774.91 = 726.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.24/1,774.91 = 726.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.24x = 1,774.91 × 726.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.24x = 1,289,938.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,938.83/1,286.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.88

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