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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.20, 1,911.83 and 825.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.20, 1,911.83 and 825.71 is: 1,139.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.20 : 1,911.83 = 825.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.20/1,911.83 = 825.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.20x = 1,911.83 × 825.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.20x = 1,578,605.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,605.25/1,385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.62

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