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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.70, 1,705.01 and 725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.70, 1,705.01 and 725.60 is: 1,086.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.70 : 1,705.01 = 725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.70/1,705.01 = 725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.70x = 1,705.01 × 725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.70x = 1,237,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,155.26/1,138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.46

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