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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.08, 1,784.44 and 825.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.08, 1,784.44 and 825.04 is: 1,237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.08 : 1,784.44 = 825.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.08/1,784.44 = 825.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.08x = 1,784.44 × 825.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.08x = 1,472,234.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,234.38/1,190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.09

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