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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.99, 1,912.35 and 826.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.99, 1,912.35 and 826.64 is: 1,140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.99 : 1,912.35 = 826.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.99/1,912.35 = 826.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.99x = 1,912.35 × 826.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.99x = 1,580,815.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,815.44/1,385.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.57

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