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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.76, 1,672.16 and 725.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.76, 1,672.16 and 725.44 is: 1,089.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.76 : 1,672.16 = 725.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.76/1,672.16 = 725.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.76x = 1,672.16 × 725.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.76x = 1,213,051.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,051.75/1,113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.15

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