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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.03, 1,814.70 and 725.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.03, 1,814.70 and 725.59 is: 1,001.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.03 : 1,814.70 = 725.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.03/1,814.70 = 725.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.03x = 1,814.70 × 725.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.03x = 1,316,728.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,728.17/1,315.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.29

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