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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.75, 1,861.62 and 825.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.75, 1,861.62 and 825.22 is: 1,139.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.75 : 1,861.62 = 825.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.75/1,861.62 = 825.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.75x = 1,861.62 × 825.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.75x = 1,536,246.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,246.06/1,348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.01

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