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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.67, 1,543.40 and 725.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.67, 1,543.40 and 725.78 is: 1,001.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.67 : 1,543.40 = 725.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.67/1,543.40 = 725.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.67x = 1,543.40 × 725.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.67x = 1,120,157.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,157.51/1,118.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.33

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