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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.58, 1,966.53 and 725.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.58, 1,966.53 and 725.47 is: 1,088.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.58 : 1,966.53 = 725.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.58/1,966.53 = 725.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.58x = 1,966.53 × 725.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.58x = 1,426,658.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,658.52/1,310.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.57

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