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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.54, 1,457.01 and 725.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.54, 1,457.01 and 725.06 is: 1,000.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.54 : 1,457.01 = 725.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.54/1,457.01 = 725.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.54x = 1,457.01 × 725.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.54x = 1,056,413.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,413.31/1,055.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.83

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