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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.16, 1,682.16 and 826.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.16, 1,682.16 and 826.40 is: 1,140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.16 : 1,682.16 = 826.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.16/1,682.16 = 826.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.16x = 1,682.16 × 826.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.16x = 1,390,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,137.02/1,219.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.24

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