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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.54, 1,540.62 and 822.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.54, 1,540.62 and 822.96 is: 1,235.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.54 : 1,540.62 = 822.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.54/1,540.62 = 822.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.54x = 1,540.62 × 822.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.54x = 1,267,868.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,868.64/1,026.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.09

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