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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.68, 1,910.78 and 825.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.68, 1,910.78 and 825.78 is: 1,139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.68 : 1,910.78 = 825.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.68/1,910.78 = 825.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.68x = 1,910.78 × 825.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.68x = 1,577,883.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,883.91/1,384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.53

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