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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.46, 1,862.26 and 825.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.46, 1,862.26 and 825.80 is: 1,139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.46 : 1,862.26 = 825.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.46/1,862.26 = 825.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.46x = 1,862.26 × 825.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.46x = 1,537,842.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,842.93/1,349.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.60

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