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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.34, 1,542.78 and 725.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.34, 1,542.78 and 725.22 is: 1,000.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.34 : 1,542.78 = 725.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.34/1,542.78 = 725.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.34x = 1,542.78 × 725.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.34x = 1,118,854.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,854.91/1,118.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.46

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