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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.48, 1,605.35 and 725.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.48, 1,605.35 and 725.72 is: 1,088.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.48 : 1,605.35 = 725.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.48/1,605.35 = 725.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.48x = 1,605.35 × 725.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.48x = 1,165,028.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,028.39/1,070.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.32

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