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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.80, 1,497.42 and 725.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.80, 1,497.42 and 725.97 is: 1,002.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.80 : 1,497.42 = 725.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.80/1,497.42 = 725.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.80x = 1,497.42 × 725.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.80x = 1,087,082.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,082.00/1,084.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.10

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