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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.68, 1,862.44 and 825.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.68, 1,862.44 and 825.62 is: 1,139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.68 : 1,862.44 = 825.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.68/1,862.44 = 825.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.68x = 1,862.44 × 825.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.68x = 1,537,667.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,667.71/1,349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.28

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