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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.38, 1,773.79 and 725.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.38, 1,773.79 and 725.83 is: 1,001.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.38 : 1,773.79 = 725.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.38/1,773.79 = 725.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.38x = 1,773.79 × 725.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.38x = 1,287,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,470.00/1,285.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.63

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