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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.88, 1,862.73 and 825.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.88, 1,862.73 and 825.90 is: 1,139.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.88 : 1,862.73 = 825.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.88/1,862.73 = 825.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.88x = 1,862.73 × 825.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.88x = 1,538,428.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,428.71/1,349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.68

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