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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.64, 1,911.32 and 825.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.64, 1,911.32 and 825.72 is: 1,138.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.64 : 1,911.32 = 825.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.64/1,911.32 = 825.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.64x = 1,911.32 × 825.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.64x = 1,578,215.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,215.15/1,385.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.98

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