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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.30, 1,510.43 and 826.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.30, 1,510.43 and 826.62 is: 1,234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.30 : 1,510.43 = 826.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.30/1,510.43 = 826.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.30x = 1,510.43 × 826.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.30x = 1,248,551.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,551.65/1,011.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.60

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