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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.21, 1,670.54 and 725.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.21, 1,670.54 and 725.00 is: 1,083.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.21 : 1,670.54 = 725.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.21/1,670.54 = 725.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.21x = 1,670.54 × 725.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.21x = 1,211,129.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,129.52/1,118.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.10

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