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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.57, 2,111.20 and 825.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.57, 2,111.20 and 825.18 is: 1,234.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.57 : 2,111.20 = 825.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.57/2,111.20 = 825.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.57x = 2,111.20 × 825.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.57x = 1,742,110.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,110.04/1,411.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.17

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