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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.49, 1,953.33 and 825.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.49, 1,953.33 and 825.99 is: 1,139.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.49 : 1,953.33 = 825.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.49/1,953.33 = 825.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.49x = 1,953.33 × 825.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.49x = 1,613,431.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,431.05/1,415.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.84

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