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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.24, 1,785.90 and 727.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.24, 1,785.90 and 727.06 is: 1,003.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.24 : 1,785.90 = 727.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.24/1,785.90 = 727.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.24x = 1,785.90 × 727.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.24x = 1,298,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,456.45/1,294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.26

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