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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.38, 1,426.68 and 825.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.38, 1,426.68 and 825.06 is: 1,134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.38 : 1,426.68 = 825.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.38/1,426.68 = 825.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.38x = 1,426.68 × 825.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.38x = 1,177,098.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,098.15/1,037.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.68

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