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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.25, 1,895.57 and 821.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.25, 1,895.57 and 821.25 is: 1,133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.25 : 1,895.57 = 821.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.25/1,895.57 = 821.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.25x = 1,895.57 × 821.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.25x = 1,556,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,736.86/1,373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.62

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