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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.16, 1,385.88 and 725.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.16, 1,385.88 and 725.32 is: 1,001.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.16 : 1,385.88 = 725.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.16/1,385.88 = 725.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.16x = 1,385.88 × 725.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.16x = 1,005,206.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,206.48/1,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.04

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