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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.31, 1,815.10 and 725.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.31, 1,815.10 and 725.84 is: 1,001.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.31 : 1,815.10 = 725.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.31/1,815.10 = 725.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.31x = 1,815.10 × 725.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.31x = 1,317,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,472.18/1,315.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.64

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