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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.26, 1,490.00 and 725.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.26, 1,490.00 and 725.69 is: 1,001.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.26 : 1,490.00 = 725.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.26/1,490.00 = 725.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.26x = 1,490.00 × 725.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.26x = 1,081,278.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,278.20/1,079.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.87

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