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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.36, 1,862.19 and 825.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.36, 1,862.19 and 825.49 is: 1,139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.36 : 1,862.19 = 825.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.36/1,862.19 = 825.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.36x = 1,862.19 × 825.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.36x = 1,537,214.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,214.57/1,349.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.22

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