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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.93, 1,511.82 and 826.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.93, 1,511.82 and 826.85 is: 1,236.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.93 : 1,511.82 = 826.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.93/1,511.82 = 826.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.93x = 1,511.82 × 826.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.93x = 1,250,052.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,052.15/1,010.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.54

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