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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.80, 1,564.86 and 826.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.80, 1,564.86 and 826.88 is: 1,242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.80 : 1,564.86 = 826.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.80/1,564.86 = 826.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.80x = 1,564.86 × 826.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.80x = 1,293,951.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,951.44/1,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.03

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