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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219, 1,681.26 and 826.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219, 1,681.26 and 826.52 is: 1,139.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219 : 1,681.26 = 826.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219/1,681.26 = 826.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219x = 1,681.26 × 826.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219x = 1,389,595.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,595.02/1,219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.95

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