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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.22, 1,444.86 and 825.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.22, 1,444.86 and 825.46 is: 1,138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.22 : 1,444.86 = 825.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.22/1,444.86 = 825.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.22x = 1,444.86 × 825.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.22x = 1,192,674.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,674.14/1,047.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.90

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