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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.22, 1,680.87 and 825.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.22, 1,680.87 and 825.46 is: 1,138.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.22 : 1,680.87 = 825.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.22/1,680.87 = 825.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.22x = 1,680.87 × 825.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.22x = 1,387,490.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,490.95/1,218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.95

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