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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.51, 1,186.46 and 727.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.51, 1,186.46 and 727.49 is: 1,003.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.51 : 1,186.46 = 727.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.51/1,186.46 = 727.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.51x = 1,186.46 × 727.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.51x = 863,137.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,137.79/860.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.05

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