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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.74, 1,578.90 and 725.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.74, 1,578.90 and 725.16 is: 1,000.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.74 : 1,578.90 = 725.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.74/1,578.90 = 725.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.74x = 1,578.90 × 725.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.74x = 1,144,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,955.12/1,144.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.19

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