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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.53, 1,458.03 and 725.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.53, 1,458.03 and 725.37 is: 1,000.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.53 : 1,458.03 = 725.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.53/1,458.03 = 725.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.53x = 1,458.03 × 725.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.53x = 1,057,611.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,611.22/1,057.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.08

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