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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.56, 1,814.10 and 725.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.56, 1,814.10 and 725.09 is: 1,000.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.56 : 1,814.10 = 725.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.56/1,814.10 = 725.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.56x = 1,814.10 × 725.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.56x = 1,315,390.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,390.30/1,314.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.63

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