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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.98, 1,814.73 and 725.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.98, 1,814.73 and 725.56 is: 1,001.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.98 : 1,814.73 = 725.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.98/1,814.73 = 725.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.98x = 1,814.73 × 725.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.98x = 1,316,690.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,690.28/1,314.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.30

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