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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.80, 1,952.80 and 825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.80, 1,952.80 and 825.20 is: 1,139.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.80 : 1,952.80 = 825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.80/1,952.80 = 825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.80x = 1,952.80 × 825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.80x = 1,611,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,450.56/1,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.00

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