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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.66, 1,814.20 and 725.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.66, 1,814.20 and 725.19 is: 1,000.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.66 : 1,814.20 = 725.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.66/1,814.20 = 725.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.66x = 1,814.20 × 725.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.66x = 1,315,639.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,639.70/1,314.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.75

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