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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.29, 1,773.65 and 725.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.29, 1,773.65 and 725.74 is: 1,001.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.29 : 1,773.65 = 725.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.29/1,773.65 = 725.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.29x = 1,773.65 × 725.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.29x = 1,287,206.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,206.13/1,285.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.49

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