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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.94, 1,814.62 and 725.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.94, 1,814.62 and 725.48 is: 1,001.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.94 : 1,814.62 = 725.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.94/1,814.62 = 725.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.94x = 1,814.62 × 725.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.94x = 1,316,470.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,470.52/1,314.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.16

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