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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.15, 1,537.73 and 821.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.15, 1,537.73 and 821.02 is: 1,231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.15 : 1,537.73 = 821.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.15/1,537.73 = 821.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.15x = 1,537.73 × 821.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.15x = 1,262,495.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,495.29/1,025.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.52

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