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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.17, 1,861.72 and 825.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.17, 1,861.72 and 825.73 is: 1,139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.17 : 1,861.72 = 825.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.17/1,861.72 = 825.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.17x = 1,861.72 × 825.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.17x = 1,537,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,278.06/1,349.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.43

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