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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.08, 1,951.77 and 825.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.08, 1,951.77 and 825.58 is: 1,138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.08 : 1,951.77 = 825.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.08/1,951.77 = 825.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.08x = 1,951.77 × 825.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.08x = 1,611,342.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,342.28/1,415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.69

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