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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.44, 1,509.66 and 825.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.44, 1,509.66 and 825.09 is: 1,237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.44 : 1,509.66 = 825.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.44/1,509.66 = 825.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.44x = 1,509.66 × 825.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.44x = 1,245,605.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,605.37/1,006.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.64

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