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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.76, 2,162.58 and 825.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.76, 2,162.58 and 825.12 is: 1,236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.76 : 2,162.58 = 825.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.76/2,162.58 = 825.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.76x = 2,162.58 × 825.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.76x = 1,784,388.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,388.01/1,442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.79

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