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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.02, 1,661.40 and 826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.02, 1,661.40 and 826.20 is: 1,140.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.02 : 1,661.40 = 826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.02/1,661.40 = 826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.02x = 1,661.40 × 826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.02x = 1,372,648.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,648.68/1,204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.05

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