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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.99, 1,911.68 and 825.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.99, 1,911.68 and 825.28 is: 1,139.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.99 : 1,911.68 = 825.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.99/1,911.68 = 825.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.99x = 1,911.68 × 825.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.99x = 1,577,671.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,671.27/1,384.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.12

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