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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.93, 2,069.23 and 825.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.93, 2,069.23 and 825.61 is: 1,235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.93 : 2,069.23 = 825.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.93/2,069.23 = 825.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.93x = 2,069.23 × 825.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.93x = 1,708,376.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,376.98/1,382.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.33

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