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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.80, 1,442.92 and 825.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.80, 1,442.92 and 825.39 is: 1,137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.80 : 1,442.92 = 825.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.80/1,442.92 = 825.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.80x = 1,442.92 × 825.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.80x = 1,190,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,971.74/1,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.73

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