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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.71, 1,913.90 and 827.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.71, 1,913.90 and 827.21 is: 1,141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.71 : 1,913.90 = 827.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.71/1,913.90 = 827.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.71x = 1,913.90 × 827.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.71x = 1,583,193.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,193.08/1,386.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.69

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