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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.16, 1,696.68 and 825.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.16, 1,696.68 and 825.60 is: 1,239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.16 : 1,696.68 = 825.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.16/1,696.68 = 825.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.16x = 1,696.68 × 825.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.16x = 1,400,779.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,779.01/1,130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.45

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