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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.99, 1,131.42 and 815.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.99, 1,131.42 and 815.46 is: 1,117.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.99 : 1,131.42 = 815.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.99/1,131.42 = 815.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.99x = 1,131.42 × 815.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.99x = 922,627.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,627.75/825.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.00

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