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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.89, 1,912.48 and 826.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.89, 1,912.48 and 826.35 is: 1,140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.89 : 1,912.48 = 826.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.89/1,912.48 = 826.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.89x = 1,912.48 × 826.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.89x = 1,580,368.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,368.61/1,385.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.33

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