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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.40, 1,759.38 and 825.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.40, 1,759.38 and 825.88 is: 1,238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.40 : 1,759.38 = 825.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.40/1,759.38 = 825.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.40x = 1,759.38 × 825.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.40x = 1,453,036.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,036.75/1,173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.31

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