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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.23, 1,652.33 and 725.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.23, 1,652.33 and 725.31 is: 1,001.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.23 : 1,652.33 = 725.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.23/1,652.33 = 725.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.23x = 1,652.33 × 725.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.23x = 1,198,453.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,453.29/1,197.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.03

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