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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.51, 1,911.84 and 825.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.51, 1,911.84 and 825.87 is: 1,139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.51 : 1,911.84 = 825.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.51/1,911.84 = 825.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.51x = 1,911.84 × 825.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.51x = 1,578,931.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,931.30/1,385.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.60

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