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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.70, 1,406.55 and 725.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.70, 1,406.55 and 725.14 is: 999.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.70 : 1,406.55 = 725.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.70/1,406.55 = 725.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.70x = 1,406.55 × 725.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.70x = 1,019,945.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,945.67/1,020.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.26

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