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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.65, 1,871.84 and 825.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.65, 1,871.84 and 825.89 is: 1,139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.65 : 1,871.84 = 825.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.65/1,871.84 = 825.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.65x = 1,871.84 × 825.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.65x = 1,545,920.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,920.45/1,356.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.52

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