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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.02, 1,781.06 and 825

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.02, 1,781.06 and 825 is: 1,138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.02 : 1,781.06 = 825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.02/1,781.06 = 825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.02x = 1,781.06 × 825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.02x = 1,469,370.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,370.38/1,291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.15

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