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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.66, 1,442.85 and 825.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.66, 1,442.85 and 825.17 is: 1,137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.66 : 1,442.85 = 825.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.66/1,442.85 = 825.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.66x = 1,442.85 × 825.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.66x = 1,190,596.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,596.53/1,046.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.52

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