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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.62, 1,775.51 and 727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.62, 1,775.51 and 727 is: 1,003.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.62 : 1,775.51 = 727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.62/1,775.51 = 727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.62x = 1,775.51 × 727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.62x = 1,290,792.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,792.14/1,286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.24

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