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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.36, 1,622.76 and 826.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.36, 1,622.76 and 826.40 is: 1,140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.36 : 1,622.76 = 826.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.36/1,622.76 = 826.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.36x = 1,622.76 × 826.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.36x = 1,341,048.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,048.86/1,175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.97

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