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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.32, 2,060.22 and 825.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.32, 2,060.22 and 825.64 is: 1,238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.32 : 2,060.22 = 825.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.32/2,060.22 = 825.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.32x = 2,060.22 × 825.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.32x = 1,701,000.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,000.04/1,373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.60

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