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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.23, 1,776.20 and 727.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.23, 1,776.20 and 727.58 is: 1,003.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.23 : 1,776.20 = 727.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.23/1,776.20 = 727.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.23x = 1,776.20 × 727.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.23x = 1,292,328.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,328.40/1,287.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.96

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