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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.85, 1,968.97 and 825.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.85, 1,968.97 and 825.77 is: 1,239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.85 : 1,968.97 = 825.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.85/1,968.97 = 825.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.85x = 1,968.97 × 825.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.85x = 1,625,904.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,904.45/1,311.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.40

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