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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.46, 1,815.26 and 725.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.46, 1,815.26 and 725.96 is: 1,001.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.46 : 1,815.26 = 725.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.46/1,815.26 = 725.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.46x = 1,815.26 × 725.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.46x = 1,317,793.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,793.44/1,315.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.78

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