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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.23, 1,815.03 and 725.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.23, 1,815.03 and 725.75 is: 1,001.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.23 : 1,815.03 = 725.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.23/1,815.03 = 725.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.23x = 1,815.03 × 725.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.23x = 1,317,262.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,262.56/1,315.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.55

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