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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.89, 1,913.89 and 827.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.89, 1,913.89 and 827.36 is: 1,141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.89 : 1,913.89 = 827.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.89/1,913.89 = 827.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.89x = 1,913.89 × 827.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.89x = 1,583,476.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,476.03/1,386.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.75

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