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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.88, 1,395.12 and 825.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.88, 1,395.12 and 825.18 is: 1,137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.88 : 1,395.12 = 825.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.88/1,395.12 = 825.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.88x = 1,395.12 × 825.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.88x = 1,151,225.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,225.12/1,011.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.71

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