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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.41, 1,238.25 and 673.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.41, 1,238.25 and 673.53 is: 1,010.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.41 : 1,238.25 = 673.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.41/1,238.25 = 673.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.41x = 1,238.25 × 673.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.41x = 833,998.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,998.52/825.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.41

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