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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.49, 1,825.94 and 825.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.49, 1,825.94 and 825.72 is: 1,139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.49 : 1,825.94 = 825.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.49/1,825.94 = 825.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.49x = 1,825.94 × 825.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.49x = 1,507,711.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,711.05/1,323.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.20

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