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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.25, 1,762.61 and 725.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.25, 1,762.61 and 725.25 is: 1,000.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.25 : 1,762.61 = 725.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.25/1,762.61 = 725.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.25x = 1,762.61 × 725.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.25x = 1,278,329.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,329.28/1,277.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.85

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