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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.74, 1,125.95 and 723.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.74, 1,125.95 and 723.62 is: 1,000.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.74 : 1,125.95 = 723.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.74/1,125.95 = 723.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.74x = 1,125.95 × 723.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.74x = 814,750.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,750.69/814.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.01

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