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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.79, 1,814.37 and 725.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.79, 1,814.37 and 725.33 is: 1,000.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.79 : 1,814.37 = 725.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.79/1,814.37 = 725.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.79x = 1,814.37 × 725.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.79x = 1,316,016.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,016.99/1,314.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.93

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