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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.82, 1,951.59 and 825.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.82, 1,951.59 and 825.22 is: 1,139.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.82 : 1,951.59 = 825.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.82/1,951.59 = 825.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.82x = 1,951.59 × 825.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.82x = 1,610,491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,491.10/1,413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.11

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