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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.54, 1,814.04 and 725.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.54, 1,814.04 and 725.09 is: 1,000.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.54 : 1,814.04 = 725.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.54/1,814.04 = 725.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.54x = 1,814.04 × 725.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.54x = 1,315,333.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,333.19/1,314.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.60

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