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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.30, 1,911.06 and 825.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.30, 1,911.06 and 825.44 is: 1,138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.30 : 1,911.06 = 825.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.30/1,911.06 = 825.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.30x = 1,911.06 × 825.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.30x = 1,577,465.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,465.37/1,385.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.72

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