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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.02, 1,412.83 and 725.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.02, 1,412.83 and 725.89 is: 1,000.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.02 : 1,412.83 = 725.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.02/1,412.83 = 725.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.02x = 1,412.83 × 725.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.02x = 1,025,554.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,554.20/1,025.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.52

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