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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.82, 1,341.45 and 825.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.82, 1,341.45 and 825.30 is: 1,139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.82 : 1,341.45 = 825.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.82/1,341.45 = 825.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.82x = 1,341.45 × 825.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.82x = 1,107,098.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,098.69/971.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.20

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