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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.75, 2,058.56 and 825.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.75, 2,058.56 and 825.33 is: 1,236.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.75 : 2,058.56 = 825.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.75/2,058.56 = 825.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.75x = 2,058.56 × 825.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.75x = 1,698,987.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,987.20/1,373.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.75

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