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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.84, 1,912.43 and 826.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.84, 1,912.43 and 826.11 is: 1,140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.84 : 1,912.43 = 826.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.84/1,912.43 = 826.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.84x = 1,912.43 × 826.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.84x = 1,579,867.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,867.30/1,385.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.01

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