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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.66, 1,655.52 and 826.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.66, 1,655.52 and 826.00 is: 1,139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.66 : 1,655.52 = 826.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.66/1,655.52 = 826.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.66x = 1,655.52 × 826.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.66x = 1,367,455.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,455.38/1,199.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.87

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