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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.24, 1,572.42 and 725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.24, 1,572.42 and 725 is: 1,000.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.24 : 1,572.42 = 725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.24/1,572.42 = 725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.24x = 1,572.42 × 725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.24x = 1,140,004.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,004.50/1,139.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.67

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