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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.84, 1,913.70 and 827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.84, 1,913.70 and 827.20 is: 1,141.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.84 : 1,913.70 = 827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.84/1,913.70 = 827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.84x = 1,913.70 × 827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.84x = 1,583,012.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,012.64/1,386.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.45

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