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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.55, 1,952.67 and 825.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.55, 1,952.67 and 825.72 is: 1,139.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.55 : 1,952.67 = 825.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.55/1,952.67 = 825.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.55x = 1,952.67 × 825.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.55x = 1,612,358.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,358.67/1,415.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.03

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