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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.44, 1,815.30 and 725.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.44, 1,815.30 and 725.94 is: 1,001.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.44 : 1,815.30 = 725.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.44/1,815.30 = 725.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.44x = 1,815.30 × 725.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.44x = 1,317,798.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,798.88/1,315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.79

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