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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.95, 1,814.63 and 725.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.95, 1,814.63 and 725.51 is: 1,001.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.95 : 1,814.63 = 725.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.95/1,814.63 = 725.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.95x = 1,814.63 × 725.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.95x = 1,316,519.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,519.51/1,314.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.20

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