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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.53, 2,163.72 and 825.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.53, 2,163.72 and 825.85 is: 1,238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.53 : 2,163.72 = 825.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.53/2,163.72 = 825.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.53x = 2,163.72 × 825.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.53x = 1,786,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,908.16/1,442.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.73

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