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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.88, 1,818.05 and 725.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.88, 1,818.05 and 725.93 is: 1,087.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.88 : 1,818.05 = 725.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.88/1,818.05 = 725.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.88x = 1,818.05 × 725.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.88x = 1,319,777.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,777.04/1,213.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.24

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