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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.87, 2,187.51 and 727.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.87, 2,187.51 and 727.56 is: 1,091.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.87 : 2,187.51 = 727.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.87/2,187.51 = 727.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.87x = 2,187.51 × 727.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.87x = 1,591,544.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,544.78/1,457.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.69

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