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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.61, 1,911.49 and 825.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.61, 1,911.49 and 825.76 is: 1,139.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.61 : 1,911.49 = 825.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.61/1,911.49 = 825.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.61x = 1,911.49 × 825.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.61x = 1,578,431.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,431.98/1,385.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.16

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