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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.94, 1,862.01 and 825.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.94, 1,862.01 and 825.06 is: 1,138.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.94 : 1,862.01 = 825.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.94/1,862.01 = 825.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.94x = 1,862.01 × 825.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.94x = 1,536,269.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,269.97/1,349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.03

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