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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.67, 1,485.14 and 826.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.67, 1,485.14 and 826.55 is: 1,141.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.67 : 1,485.14 = 826.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.67/1,485.14 = 826.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.67x = 1,485.14 × 826.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.67x = 1,227,530.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,530.91/1,075.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.18

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