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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.12, 1,231.62 and 702.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.12, 1,231.62 and 702.48 is: 1,048.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.12 : 1,231.62 = 702.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.12/1,231.62 = 702.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.12x = 1,231.62 × 702.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.12x = 865,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,188.42/825.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.56

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