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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.58, 1,814.10 and 725.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.58, 1,814.10 and 725.08 is: 1,000.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.58 : 1,814.10 = 725.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.58/1,814.10 = 725.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.58x = 1,814.10 × 725.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.58x = 1,315,367.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,367.63/1,314.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.60

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