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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.59, 1,776.51 and 727.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.59, 1,776.51 and 727.92 is: 1,004.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.59 : 1,776.51 = 727.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.59/1,776.51 = 727.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.59x = 1,776.51 × 727.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.59x = 1,293,157.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,157.16/1,287.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.33

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