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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.15, 2,115.59 and 825.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.15, 2,115.59 and 825.65 is: 1,238.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.15 : 2,115.59 = 825.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.15/2,115.59 = 825.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.15x = 2,115.59 × 825.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.15x = 1,746,726.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,726.31/1,410.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.68

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