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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.08, 1,488.57 and 725.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.08, 1,488.57 and 725.08 is: 1,000.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.08 : 1,488.57 = 725.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.08/1,488.57 = 725.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.08x = 1,488.57 × 725.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.08x = 1,079,328.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,328.61/1,079.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.23

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