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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.57, 1,479.69 and 825.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.57, 1,479.69 and 825.33 is: 1,139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.57 : 1,479.69 = 825.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.57/1,479.69 = 825.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.57x = 1,479.69 × 825.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.57x = 1,221,232.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,232.55/1,071.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.67

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