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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.58, 1,912.08 and 826.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.58, 1,912.08 and 826.32 is: 1,140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.58 : 1,912.08 = 826.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.58/1,912.08 = 826.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.58x = 1,912.08 × 826.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.58x = 1,579,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,989.95/1,385.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.31

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