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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.54, 1,911.40 and 825.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.54, 1,911.40 and 825.70 is: 1,139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.54 : 1,911.40 = 825.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.54/1,911.40 = 825.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.54x = 1,911.40 × 825.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.54x = 1,578,242.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,242.98/1,385.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.08

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