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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.29, 1,123.93 and 731.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.29, 1,123.93 and 731.25 is: 1,009.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.29 : 1,123.93 = 731.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.29/1,123.93 = 731.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.29x = 1,123.93 × 731.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.29x = 821,873.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,873.81/814.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.31

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