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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.06, 1,606.68 and 725.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.06, 1,606.68 and 725.10 is: 1,087.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.06 : 1,606.68 = 725.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.06/1,606.68 = 725.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.06x = 1,606.68 × 725.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.06x = 1,165,003.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,003.67/1,071.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.71

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