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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.66, 1,653.12 and 826.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.66, 1,653.12 and 826.24 is: 1,139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.66 : 1,653.12 = 826.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.66/1,653.12 = 826.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.66x = 1,653.12 × 826.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.66x = 1,365,873.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,873.87/1,198.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.50

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