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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.72, 1,775.64 and 727.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.72, 1,775.64 and 727.16 is: 1,003.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.72 : 1,775.64 = 727.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.72/1,775.64 = 727.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.72x = 1,775.64 × 727.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.72x = 1,291,174.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,174.38/1,286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.46

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