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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.46, 2,057.45 and 825.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.46, 2,057.45 and 825.35 is: 1,236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.46 : 2,057.45 = 825.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.46/2,057.45 = 825.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.46x = 2,057.45 × 825.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.46x = 1,698,101.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,101.94/1,373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.37

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