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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.09, 1,552.82 and 727.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.09, 1,552.82 and 727.25 is: 1,003.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.09 : 1,552.82 = 727.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.09/1,552.82 = 727.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.09x = 1,552.82 × 727.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.09x = 1,129,276.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,276.94/1,125.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.72

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