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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.80, 1,229.45 and 825.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.80, 1,229.45 and 825.80 is: 1,229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.80 : 1,229.45 = 825.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.80/1,229.45 = 825.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.80x = 1,229.45 × 825.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.80x = 1,015,279.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,279.81/825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.45

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