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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.06, 1,735.92 and 725.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.06, 1,735.92 and 725.52 is: 1,087.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.06 : 1,735.92 = 725.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.06/1,735.92 = 725.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.06x = 1,735.92 × 725.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.06x = 1,259,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,444.68/1,158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.55

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