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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.55, 1,814.09 and 725.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.55, 1,814.09 and 725.07 is: 1,000.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.55 : 1,814.09 = 725.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.55/1,814.09 = 725.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.55x = 1,814.09 × 725.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.55x = 1,315,338.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,338.61/1,314.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.60

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