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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.32, 1,776.74 and 727.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.32, 1,776.74 and 727.79 is: 1,004.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.32 : 1,776.74 = 727.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.32/1,776.74 = 727.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.32x = 1,776.74 × 727.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.32x = 1,293,081.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,081.08/1,287.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.48

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