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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.57, 1,704.24 and 725.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.57, 1,704.24 and 725.49 is: 1,087.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.57 : 1,704.24 = 725.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.57/1,704.24 = 725.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.57x = 1,704.24 × 725.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.57x = 1,236,409.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,409.08/1,136.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.85

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