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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.20, 1,814.95 and 725.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.20, 1,814.95 and 725.79 is: 1,001.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.20 : 1,814.95 = 725.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.20/1,814.95 = 725.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.20x = 1,814.95 × 725.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.20x = 1,317,272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,272.56/1,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.58

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