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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.16, 1,901.40 and 825.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.16, 1,901.40 and 825.84 is: 1,139.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.16 : 1,901.40 = 825.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.16/1,901.40 = 825.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.16x = 1,901.40 × 825.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.16x = 1,570,252.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,252.18/1,378.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.38

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