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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.84, 1,788.36 and 826.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.84, 1,788.36 and 826.60 is: 1,239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.84 : 1,788.36 = 826.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.84/1,788.36 = 826.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.84x = 1,788.36 × 826.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.84x = 1,478,258.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,258.38/1,192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.28

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