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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.59, 1,862.17 and 825.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.59, 1,862.17 and 825.25 is: 1,138.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.59 : 1,862.17 = 825.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.59/1,862.17 = 825.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.59x = 1,862.17 × 825.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.59x = 1,536,755.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,755.79/1,349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.68

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