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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.75, 1,913.99 and 827.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.75, 1,913.99 and 827.31 is: 1,141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.75 : 1,913.99 = 827.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.75/1,913.99 = 827.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.75x = 1,913.99 × 827.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.75x = 1,583,458.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,458.93/1,386.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.85

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