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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.39, 1,773.87 and 725.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.39, 1,773.87 and 725.87 is: 1,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.39 : 1,773.87 = 725.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.39/1,773.87 = 725.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.39x = 1,773.87 × 725.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.39x = 1,287,590.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,590.75/1,285.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.72

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