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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.92, 1,484.09 and 825.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.92, 1,484.09 and 825.78 is: 1,140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.92 : 1,484.09 = 825.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.92/1,484.09 = 825.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.92x = 1,484.09 × 825.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.92x = 1,225,536.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,536.37/1,074.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.12

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