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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.58, 1,775.77 and 727.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.58, 1,775.77 and 727.37 is: 1,003.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.58 : 1,775.77 = 727.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.58/1,775.77 = 727.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.58x = 1,775.77 × 727.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.58x = 1,291,633.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,633.75/1,286.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.93

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