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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.16, 1,911.84 and 825.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.16, 1,911.84 and 825.96 is: 1,140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.16 : 1,911.84 = 825.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.16/1,911.84 = 825.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.16x = 1,911.84 × 825.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.16x = 1,579,103.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,103.37/1,385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.02

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