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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.76, 1,912.60 and 826.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.76, 1,912.60 and 826.32 is: 1,140.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.76 : 1,912.60 = 826.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.76/1,912.60 = 826.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.76x = 1,912.60 × 826.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.76x = 1,580,419.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,419.63/1,385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.47

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