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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.88, 1,828.62 and 1,149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.88, 1,828.62 and 1,149.24 is: 1,585.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.88 : 1,828.62 = 1,149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.88/1,828.62 = 1,149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.88x = 1,828.62 × 1,149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.88x = 2,101,523.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,523.25/1,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.00

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