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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.54, 1,785.12 and 726.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.54, 1,785.12 and 726.42 is: 1,002.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.54 : 1,785.12 = 726.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.54/1,785.12 = 726.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.54x = 1,785.12 × 726.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.54x = 1,296,746.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,746.87/1,293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.48

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