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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.51, 1,965.44 and 725.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.51, 1,965.44 and 725.24 is: 1,087.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.51 : 1,965.44 = 725.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.51/1,965.44 = 725.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.51x = 1,965.44 × 725.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.51x = 1,425,422.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,422.43/1,310.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.68

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