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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.84, 1,951.24 and 825.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.84, 1,951.24 and 825.04 is: 1,138.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.84 : 1,951.24 = 825.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.84/1,951.24 = 825.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.84x = 1,951.24 × 825.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.84x = 1,609,851.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,851.05/1,413.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.64

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