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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.81, 1,629.05 and 826.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.81, 1,629.05 and 826.64 is: 1,140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.81 : 1,629.05 = 826.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.81/1,629.05 = 826.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.81x = 1,629.05 × 826.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.81x = 1,346,637.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,637.89/1,180.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.44

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