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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.94, 1,775.90 and 727.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.94, 1,775.90 and 727.42 is: 1,003.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.94 : 1,775.90 = 727.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.94/1,775.90 = 727.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.94x = 1,775.90 × 727.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.94x = 1,291,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,825.18/1,286.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.80

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