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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,692.96, 2,535.12 and 825

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,692.96, 2,535.12 and 825 is: 1,235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,692.96 : 2,535.12 = 825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,692.96/2,535.12 = 825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,692.96x = 2,535.12 × 825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,692.96x = 2,091,474
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,474/1,692.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.39

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