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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.75, 1,913.39 and 827.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.75, 1,913.39 and 827.39 is: 1,141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.75 : 1,913.39 = 827.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.75/1,913.39 = 827.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.75x = 1,913.39 × 827.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.75x = 1,583,106.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,106.05/1,386.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.59

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