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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.34, 1,815.03 and 725.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.34, 1,815.03 and 725.87 is: 1,001.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.34 : 1,815.03 = 725.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.34/1,815.03 = 725.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.34x = 1,815.03 × 725.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.34x = 1,317,475.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,475.83/1,315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.62

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