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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.22, 1,913 and 826.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.22, 1,913 and 826.59 is: 1,140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.22 : 1,913 = 826.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.22/1,913 = 826.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.22x = 1,913 × 826.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.22x = 1,581,266.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,266.67/1,386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.70

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