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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.67, 1,781.72 and 825.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.67, 1,781.72 and 825.19 is: 1,139.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.67 : 1,781.72 = 825.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.67/1,781.72 = 825.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.67x = 1,781.72 × 825.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.67x = 1,470,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,257.53/1,290.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.14

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