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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.30, 1,605.15 and 826.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.30, 1,605.15 and 826.90 is: 1,241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.30 : 1,605.15 = 826.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.30/1,605.15 = 826.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.30x = 1,605.15 × 826.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.30x = 1,327,298.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,298.54/1,069.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.28

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