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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.74, 1,911.33 and 825.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.74, 1,911.33 and 825.03 is: 1,138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.74 : 1,911.33 = 825.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.74/1,911.33 = 825.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.74x = 1,911.33 × 825.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.74x = 1,576,904.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,904.59/1,384.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.77

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