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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.97, 1,814.55 and 725.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.97, 1,814.55 and 725.50 is: 1,001.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.97 : 1,814.55 = 725.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.97/1,814.55 = 725.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.97x = 1,814.55 × 725.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.97x = 1,316,456.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,456.03/1,314.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.13

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