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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.28, 1,626.30 and 827.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.28, 1,626.30 and 827.32 is: 1,238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.28 : 1,626.30 = 827.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.28/1,626.30 = 827.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.28x = 1,626.30 × 827.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.28x = 1,345,470.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,470.52/1,086.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.60

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