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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.32, 1,525.32 and 825.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.32, 1,525.32 and 825.80 is: 1,140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.32 : 1,525.32 = 825.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.32/1,525.32 = 825.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.32x = 1,525.32 × 825.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.32x = 1,259,603.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,603.69/1,104.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.61

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