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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.78, 1,748.37 and 825.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.78, 1,748.37 and 825.52 is: 1,138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.78 : 1,748.37 = 825.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.78/1,748.37 = 825.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.78x = 1,748.37 × 825.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.78x = 1,443,314.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,314.40/1,267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.46

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