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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.36, 1,776.57 and 727.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.36, 1,776.57 and 727.82 is: 1,004.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.36 : 1,776.57 = 727.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.36/1,776.57 = 727.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.36x = 1,776.57 × 727.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.36x = 1,293,018.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,018.23/1,287.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.40

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