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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.30, 1,564.11 and 826.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.30, 1,564.11 and 826.38 is: 1,241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.30 : 1,564.11 = 826.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.30/1,564.11 = 826.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.30x = 1,564.11 × 826.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.30x = 1,292,549.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,549.22/1,041.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.28

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