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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.78, 1,814.51 and 725.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.78, 1,814.51 and 725.43 is: 1,001.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.78 : 1,814.51 = 725.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.78/1,814.51 = 725.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.78x = 1,814.51 × 725.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.78x = 1,316,296.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,296.36/1,314.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.15

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