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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.96, 1,595.80 and 825.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.96, 1,595.80 and 825.76 is: 1,138.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.96 : 1,595.80 = 825.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.96/1,595.80 = 825.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.96x = 1,595.80 × 825.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.96x = 1,317,747.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,747.81/1,156.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.97

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