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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.90, 1,911.19 and 825.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.90, 1,911.19 and 825.47 is: 1,139.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.90 : 1,911.19 = 825.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.90/1,911.19 = 825.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.90x = 1,911.19 × 825.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.90x = 1,577,632.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,632.72/1,384.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.17

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