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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.49, 1,260.50 and 727.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.49, 1,260.50 and 727.11 is: 1,002.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.49 : 1,260.50 = 727.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.49/1,260.50 = 727.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.49x = 1,260.50 × 727.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.49x = 916,518.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,518.52/914.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.22

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