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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.58, 2,007.20 and 825.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.58, 2,007.20 and 825.50 is: 1,236.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.58 : 2,007.20 = 825.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.58/2,007.20 = 825.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.58x = 2,007.20 × 825.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.58x = 1,656,943.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,943.60/1,339.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.91

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