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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.69, 1,627.75 and 826.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.69, 1,627.75 and 826.13 is: 1,138.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.69 : 1,627.75 = 826.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.69/1,627.75 = 826.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.69x = 1,627.75 × 826.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.69x = 1,344,733.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,733.11/1,180.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.94

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