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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.34, 1,953.27 and 825.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.34, 1,953.27 and 825.93 is: 1,139.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.34 : 1,953.27 = 825.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.34/1,953.27 = 825.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.34x = 1,953.27 × 825.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.34x = 1,613,264.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,264.29/1,415.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.84

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