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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.26, 1,600.86 and 826.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.26, 1,600.86 and 826.26 is: 1,237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.26 : 1,600.86 = 826.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.26/1,600.86 = 826.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.26x = 1,600.86 × 826.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.26x = 1,322,726.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,726.58/1,069.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.05

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