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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.28, 1,954.98 and 725.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.28, 1,954.98 and 725.72 is: 1,088.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.28 : 1,954.98 = 725.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.28/1,954.98 = 725.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.28x = 1,954.98 × 725.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.28x = 1,418,768.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,768.09/1,303.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.61

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