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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.79, 1,825.82 and 825.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.79, 1,825.82 and 825.14 is: 1,138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.79 : 1,825.82 = 825.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.79/1,825.82 = 825.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.79x = 1,825.82 × 825.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.79x = 1,506,543.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,543.86/1,322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.91

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