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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.04, 1,543.20 and 725.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.04, 1,543.20 and 725.04 is: 1,000.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.04 : 1,543.20 = 725.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.04/1,543.20 = 725.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.04x = 1,543.20 × 725.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.04x = 1,118,881.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,881.73/1,118.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.75

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