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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.72, 1,775.68 and 727.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.72, 1,775.68 and 727.19 is: 1,003.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.72 : 1,775.68 = 727.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.72/1,775.68 = 727.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.72x = 1,775.68 × 727.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.72x = 1,291,256.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,256.74/1,286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.53

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