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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.25, 1,815.05 and 725.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.25, 1,815.05 and 725.79 is: 1,001.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.25 : 1,815.05 = 725.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.25/1,815.05 = 725.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.25x = 1,815.05 × 725.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.25x = 1,317,345.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,345.14/1,315.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.59

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