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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.66, 1,817.67 and 725.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.66, 1,817.67 and 725.64 is: 1,086.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.66 : 1,817.67 = 725.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.66/1,817.67 = 725.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.66x = 1,817.67 × 725.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.66x = 1,318,974.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,974.06/1,213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.77

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