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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.18, 1,671.64 and 725.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.18, 1,671.64 and 725.42 is: 1,087.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.18 : 1,671.64 = 725.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.18/1,671.64 = 725.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.18x = 1,671.64 × 725.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.18x = 1,212,641.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,641.09/1,115.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.39

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