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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386, 1,912.65 and 827.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386, 1,912.65 and 827.10 is: 1,141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386 : 1,912.65 = 827.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386/1,912.65 = 827.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386x = 1,912.65 × 827.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386x = 1,581,952.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,952.82/1,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.38

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