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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.51, 1,911.20 and 825.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.51, 1,911.20 and 825.80 is: 1,139.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.51 : 1,911.20 = 825.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.51/1,911.20 = 825.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.51x = 1,911.20 × 825.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.51x = 1,578,255.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,255.28/1,385.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.12

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