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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.76, 2,186.64 and 727.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.76, 2,186.64 and 727.68 is: 1,091.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.76 : 2,186.64 = 727.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.76/2,186.64 = 727.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.76x = 2,186.64 × 727.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.76x = 1,591,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,174.20/1,457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.52

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