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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.51, 1,895.40 and 825.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.51, 1,895.40 and 825.59 is: 1,237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.51 : 1,895.40 = 825.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.51/1,895.40 = 825.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.51x = 1,895.40 × 825.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.51x = 1,564,828.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,828.02/1,264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.50

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