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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.49, 1,964.53 and 725.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.49, 1,964.53 and 725.35 is: 1,088.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.49 : 1,964.53 = 725.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.49/1,964.53 = 725.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.49x = 1,964.53 × 725.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.49x = 1,424,958.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,958.39/1,309.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.18

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