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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.80, 1,910.93 and 825.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.80, 1,910.93 and 825.31 is: 1,138.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.80 : 1,910.93 = 825.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.80/1,910.93 = 825.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.80x = 1,910.93 × 825.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.80x = 1,577,109.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,109.64/1,384.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.87

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