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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.61, 1,775.50 and 727.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.61, 1,775.50 and 727.09 is: 1,003.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.61 : 1,775.50 = 727.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.61/1,775.50 = 727.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.61x = 1,775.50 × 727.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.61x = 1,290,948.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,948.30/1,286.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.37

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