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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.76, 1,911.38 and 825.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.76, 1,911.38 and 825.62 is: 1,139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.76 : 1,911.38 = 825.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.76/1,911.38 = 825.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.76x = 1,911.38 × 825.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.76x = 1,578,059.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,059.87/1,384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.59

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