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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.84, 1,748.08 and 825.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.84, 1,748.08 and 825.12 is: 1,138.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.84 : 1,748.08 = 825.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.84/1,748.08 = 825.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.84x = 1,748.08 × 825.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.84x = 1,442,375.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,375.77/1,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.56

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