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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.37, 1,173.72 and 726.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.37, 1,173.72 and 726.49 is: 1,001.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.37 : 1,173.72 = 726.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.37/1,173.72 = 726.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.37x = 1,173.72 × 726.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.37x = 852,695.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,695.84/851.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.56

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