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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.28, 1,624.80 and 826.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.28, 1,624.80 and 826.32 is: 1,237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.28 : 1,624.80 = 826.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.28/1,624.80 = 826.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.28x = 1,624.80 × 826.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.28x = 1,342,604.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,604.74/1,085.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.10

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