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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.24, 1,387.62 and 725.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.24, 1,387.62 and 725.40 is: 1,002.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.24 : 1,387.62 = 725.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.24/1,387.62 = 725.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.24x = 1,387.62 × 725.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.24x = 1,006,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,575.92/1,004.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.33

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