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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.68, 1,775.51 and 727.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.68, 1,775.51 and 727.18 is: 1,003.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.68 : 1,775.51 = 727.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.68/1,775.51 = 727.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.68x = 1,775.51 × 727.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.68x = 1,291,115.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,115.36/1,286.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.45

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