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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.54, 1,813.98 and 725.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.54, 1,813.98 and 725.07 is: 1,000.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.54 : 1,813.98 = 725.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.54/1,813.98 = 725.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.54x = 1,813.98 × 725.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.54x = 1,315,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,262.48/1,314.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.55

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