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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.28, 1,680.66 and 826.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.28, 1,680.66 and 826.68 is: 1,242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.28 : 1,680.66 = 826.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.28/1,680.66 = 826.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.28x = 1,680.66 × 826.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.28x = 1,389,368.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,368.01/1,118.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.42

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