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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.73, 1,483.97 and 825.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.73, 1,483.97 and 825.66 is: 1,140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.73 : 1,483.97 = 825.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.73/1,483.97 = 825.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.73x = 1,483.97 × 825.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.73x = 1,225,254.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,254.67/1,074.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.06

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