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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.61, 1,786.42 and 727.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.61, 1,786.42 and 727.43 is: 1,003.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.61 : 1,786.42 = 727.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.61/1,786.42 = 727.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.61x = 1,786.42 × 727.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.61x = 1,299,504.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,504.60/1,294.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.78

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