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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.64, 1,862.70 and 825.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.64, 1,862.70 and 825.96 is: 1,139.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.64 : 1,862.70 = 825.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.64/1,862.70 = 825.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.64x = 1,862.70 × 825.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.64x = 1,538,515.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,515.69/1,349.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.95

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