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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.03, 1,912.62 and 826.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.03, 1,912.62 and 826.53 is: 1,140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.03 : 1,912.62 = 826.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.03/1,912.62 = 826.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.03x = 1,912.62 × 826.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.03x = 1,580,837.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,837.81/1,386.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.55

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