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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.83, 1,773.11 and 725.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.83, 1,773.11 and 725.32 is: 1,000.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.83 : 1,773.11 = 725.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.83/1,773.11 = 725.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.83x = 1,773.11 × 725.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.83x = 1,286,069.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,069.53/1,284.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.97

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