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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.74, 1,911.90 and 825.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.74, 1,911.90 and 825.93 is: 1,139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.74 : 1,911.90 = 825.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.74/1,911.90 = 825.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.74x = 1,911.90 × 825.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.74x = 1,579,095.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,095.57/1,385.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.53

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