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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.11, 1,953.08 and 825.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.11, 1,953.08 and 825.65 is: 1,139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.11 : 1,953.08 = 825.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.11/1,953.08 = 825.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.11x = 1,953.08 × 825.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.11x = 1,612,550.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,550.74/1,415.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.53

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