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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.96, 1,260.84 and 825.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.96, 1,260.84 and 825.87 is: 1,136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.96 : 1,260.84 = 825.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.96/1,260.84 = 825.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.96x = 1,260.84 × 825.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.96x = 1,041,291.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,291.89/915.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.83

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