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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.56, 1,671.68 and 826.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.56, 1,671.68 and 826.68 is: 1,235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.56 : 1,671.68 = 826.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.56/1,671.68 = 826.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.56x = 1,671.68 × 826.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.56x = 1,381,944.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,944.42/1,118.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.47

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