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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.38, 1,526.40 and 825.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.38, 1,526.40 and 825.12 is: 1,139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.38 : 1,526.40 = 825.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.38/1,526.40 = 825.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.38x = 1,526.40 × 825.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.38x = 1,259,463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,463.17/1,105.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.39

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