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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.96, 1,814.63 and 725.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.96, 1,814.63 and 725.48 is: 1,001.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.96 : 1,814.63 = 725.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.96/1,814.63 = 725.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.96x = 1,814.63 × 725.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.96x = 1,316,484.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,484.12/1,314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.16

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