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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.10, 1,669.80 and 825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.10, 1,669.80 and 825.20 is: 1,236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.10 : 1,669.80 = 825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.10/1,669.80 = 825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.10x = 1,669.80 × 825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.10x = 1,377,918.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,918.96/1,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.80

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