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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.67, 1,748.01 and 825.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.67, 1,748.01 and 825.33 is: 1,138.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.67 : 1,748.01 = 825.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.67/1,748.01 = 825.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.67x = 1,748.01 × 825.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.67x = 1,442,685.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,685.09/1,266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.96

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