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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.25, 1,911.92 and 825.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.25, 1,911.92 and 825.81 is: 1,139.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.25 : 1,911.92 = 825.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.25/1,911.92 = 825.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.25x = 1,911.92 × 825.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.25x = 1,578,878.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,878.53/1,385.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.78

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