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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.40, 1,670.70 and 825.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.40, 1,670.70 and 825.80 is: 1,234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.40 : 1,670.70 = 825.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.40/1,670.70 = 825.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.40x = 1,670.70 × 825.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.40x = 1,379,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,664.06/1,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.71

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