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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.38, 1,523.72 and 825.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.38, 1,523.72 and 825.19 is: 1,137.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.38 : 1,523.72 = 825.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.38/1,523.72 = 825.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.38x = 1,523.72 × 825.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.38x = 1,257,356.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,356.76/1,105.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.49

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