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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.17, 1,125.03 and 725.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.17, 1,125.03 and 725.23 is: 1,086.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.17 : 1,125.03 = 725.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.17/1,125.03 = 725.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.17x = 1,125.03 × 725.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.17x = 815,905.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,905.51/751.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.18

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