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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.32, 1,546.50 and 826.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.32, 1,546.50 and 826.12 is: 1,139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.32 : 1,546.50 = 826.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.32/1,546.50 = 826.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.32x = 1,546.50 × 826.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.32x = 1,277,594.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,594.58/1,121.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.37

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