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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.13, 1,952.62 and 825.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.13, 1,952.62 and 825.54 is: 1,139.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.13 : 1,952.62 = 825.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.13/1,952.62 = 825.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.13x = 1,952.62 × 825.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.13x = 1,611,965.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,965.91/1,415.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.09

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