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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.52, 1,824.74 and 825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.52, 1,824.74 and 825.40 is: 1,138.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.52 : 1,824.74 = 825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.52/1,824.74 = 825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.52x = 1,824.74 × 825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.52x = 1,506,140.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,140.40/1,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.84

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