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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.08, 2,061.25 and 725.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.08, 2,061.25 and 725.19 is: 1,087.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.08 : 2,061.25 = 725.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.08/2,061.25 = 725.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.08x = 2,061.25 × 725.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.08x = 1,494,797.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,797.89/1,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.06

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