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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.11, 1,509.58 and 825.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.11, 1,509.58 and 825.31 is: 1,237.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.11 : 1,509.58 = 825.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.11/1,509.58 = 825.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.11x = 1,509.58 × 825.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.11x = 1,245,871.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,871.47/1,007.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.08

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