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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.42, 1,279.85 and 825.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.42, 1,279.85 and 825.05 is: 1,235.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.42 : 1,279.85 = 825.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.42/1,279.85 = 825.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.42x = 1,279.85 × 825.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.42x = 1,055,939.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,939.32/854.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.86

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