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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.53, 1,718.16 and 825.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.53, 1,718.16 and 825.45 is: 1,139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.53 : 1,718.16 = 825.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.53/1,718.16 = 825.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.53x = 1,718.16 × 825.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.53x = 1,418,255.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,255.17/1,244.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.59

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