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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.02, 1,776 and 727.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.02, 1,776 and 727.51 is: 1,003.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.02 : 1,776 = 727.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.02/1,776 = 727.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.02x = 1,776 × 727.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.02x = 1,292,057.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,057.76/1,287.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.91

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