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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.76, 1,748.30 and 825.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.76, 1,748.30 and 825.52 is: 1,138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.76 : 1,748.30 = 825.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.76/1,748.30 = 825.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.76x = 1,748.30 × 825.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.76x = 1,443,256.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,256.62/1,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.43

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