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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.98, 1,776.11 and 727.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.98, 1,776.11 and 727.48 is: 1,003.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.98 : 1,776.11 = 727.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.98/1,776.11 = 727.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.98x = 1,776.11 × 727.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.98x = 1,292,071.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,071.98/1,286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.96

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