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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.61, 1,814.17 and 725.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.61, 1,814.17 and 725.14 is: 1,000.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.61 : 1,814.17 = 725.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.61/1,814.17 = 725.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.61x = 1,814.17 × 725.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.61x = 1,315,518.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,518.16/1,314.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.69

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