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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.05, 1,912.14 and 826.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.05, 1,912.14 and 826.54 is: 1,140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.05 : 1,912.14 = 826.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.05/1,912.14 = 826.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.05x = 1,912.14 × 826.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.05x = 1,580,455.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,455.42/1,386.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.26

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