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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.62, 1,543.05 and 725.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.62, 1,543.05 and 725.22 is: 1,001.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.62 : 1,543.05 = 725.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.62/1,543.05 = 725.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.62x = 1,543.05 × 725.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.62x = 1,119,050.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,050.72/1,117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.28

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