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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.43, 1,794.42 and 826.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.43, 1,794.42 and 826.86 is: 1,239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.43 : 1,794.42 = 826.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.43/1,794.42 = 826.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.43x = 1,794.42 × 826.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.43x = 1,483,721.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,721.01/1,197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.09

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