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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.82, 1,887.27 and 825.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.82, 1,887.27 and 825.66 is: 1,236.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.82 : 1,887.27 = 825.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.82/1,887.27 = 825.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.82x = 1,887.27 × 825.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.82x = 1,558,243.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,243.35/1,259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.88

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