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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.51, 1,543.83 and 825.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.51, 1,543.83 and 825.11 is: 1,234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.51 : 1,543.83 = 825.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.51/1,543.83 = 825.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.51x = 1,543.83 × 825.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.51x = 1,273,829.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,829.57/1,031.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.92

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