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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.52, 1,814.07 and 725.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.52, 1,814.07 and 725.11 is: 1,000.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.52 : 1,814.07 = 725.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.52/1,814.07 = 725.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.52x = 1,814.07 × 725.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.52x = 1,315,400.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,400.30/1,314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.67

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