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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.90, 1,301.90 and 825.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.90, 1,301.90 and 825.98 is: 1,138.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.90 : 1,301.90 = 825.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.90/1,301.90 = 825.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.90x = 1,301.90 × 825.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.90x = 1,075,343.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,343.36/944.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.05

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