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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.82, 1,966.41 and 825.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.82, 1,966.41 and 825.21 is: 1,236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.82 : 1,966.41 = 825.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.82/1,966.41 = 825.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.82x = 1,966.41 × 825.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.82x = 1,622,701.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,701.20/1,311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.99

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