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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.94, 1,862.78 and 825.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.94, 1,862.78 and 825.86 is: 1,139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.94 : 1,862.78 = 825.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.94/1,862.78 = 825.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.94x = 1,862.78 × 825.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.94x = 1,538,395.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,395.49/1,349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.60

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