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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.13, 1,861.84 and 825.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.13, 1,861.84 and 825.06 is: 1,138.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.13 : 1,861.84 = 825.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.13/1,861.84 = 825.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.13x = 1,861.84 × 825.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.13x = 1,536,129.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,129.71/1,349.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.61

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