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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.14, 1,144.87 and 818.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.14, 1,144.87 and 818.07 is: 1,135.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.14 : 1,144.87 = 818.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.14/1,144.87 = 818.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.14x = 1,144.87 × 818.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.14x = 936,590.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,590.57/825.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.07

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