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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.30, 1,911.95 and 825.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.30, 1,911.95 and 825.80 is: 1,139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.30 : 1,911.95 = 825.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.30/1,911.95 = 825.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.30x = 1,911.95 × 825.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.30x = 1,578,891.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,891.33/1,385.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.75

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