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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.18, 1,595.25 and 825.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.18, 1,595.25 and 825.03 is: 1,137.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.18 : 1,595.25 = 825.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.18/1,595.25 = 825.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.18x = 1,595.25 × 825.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.18x = 1,316,133.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,133.10/1,157.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.36

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