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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.52, 1,629.36 and 826.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.52, 1,629.36 and 826.28 is: 1,140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.52 : 1,629.36 = 826.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.52/1,629.36 = 826.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.52x = 1,629.36 × 826.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.52x = 1,346,307.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,307.58/1,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.44

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